Direct Accountability
The Direct Accountability Program is an alternative to prosecution for eligible individuals who have no or limited prior involvement in the adult court system, and have been charged with minor criminal offences. It involves offenders being held accountable through community-based sanctions.
Participants in the program must be willing to assume responsibility for the actions that led to the charge and be prepared to make amends for their actions.
A Community Justice Worker attends court on a daily basis and accepts referrals to the program from the Crown Attorney. An accused can ask their Counsel or Duty Counsel about their eligibility and their Counsel could recommend the matter for consideration by the Crown. Participation in the program is voluntary.
The Community Justice Worker outlines the sanction(s) to be completed by the accused, monitors sanction completion and reports the outcome back to the court. Sanctions could include one or more of the following:
- Referral to educational/informational programs such as Alcohol and Drug Awareness, Anger Management or Stop Shop-Theft
- Counselling sessions
- Community service work
- Apology to victim or others affected
- Restitution or compensation to the victim or community
- Donation to a registered charitable organization
The Direct Accountability Program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General as part of the Justice on Target Strategy.
For more information contact Extension 221
Federal Adult Diversion Program
The Adult Diversion Program is an initiative whereby selected offenders are diverted from the normal court process while still being accountable for their offence. To qualify for the program, an individual must be at least 18 years of age on the date of the offence and be charged within the schedule of offences acceptable for the Adult Diversion Program. Upon successful completion of the Adult Diversion Agreement, all further criminal proceedings relating to the charge against the offender will be terminated.
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For more information, contact Extension 221
Anger Management Program
The Anger Management Program utilizes an educational treatment approach to educate individuals in skills needed to manage anger and other emotions associated with the occurrence of aggression and anti-social behaviour. It is based on the cognitive behavioural approach to anger reduction and consists of ten, two hour group sessions.
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For more information, contact Extension 221
Bail Verification and Supervision Program
This pre-trial services program serves to assist both the Court and accused persons in the assignment and fulfilment of bail conditions. Verification of the accused's community circumstances is obtained to assist the Court in establishing bail requirements. In certain cases of financial hardship, a reporting requirement to the Bail Program may replace the condition for a cash or surety bail.
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For more information, contact Extension 221
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