Youth Justice Open Custody-Detention(Everett and Redwood Programs)
Quick facts
Service Type: Youth
Eligibility: Young males involved in the justice system
Delivery: In person (24/7 program)
Fee: Free
Program dates: Year round
Program description
WoodGreen’s Youth Justice Open Custody-Detention (Everett and Redwood Programs) is agender-specific, 24/7 program for young males who are referred through courts and probation services.
The program aims to reduce youth involvement in the criminal justice system and support reintegration into the community. Staff work closely with clients to create individualized case management plans based on their strengths and risk factors. The residence is staffed 24/7 by youth workers, with professional counsellors providing additional mental health support.
Clients also have access to WoodGreen’s other youth justice programs, including PATH, Youth Mental Health Court Worker, and Mental Health Access.
The programs include a school component to help clients address their challenges and work toward returning to mainstream education. Daily programming features three academic periods and one therapeutic treatment period focused on skills such as anger management, communication, relationship building, self-esteem, responsibility, stress management, substance use awareness, and problem solving. Students participate actively in planning their programs and goals.
Our program is accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) and licensed by the Ministry Child Community and Social Services (MCCSS).
This program was previously run by Turning Point Youth Services, which has now integrated with WoodGreen. Click here to learn more.
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Referrals are conducted through the courts and the program coordination unit only.
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