Young Offenders

Provincial Ombudsperson
(800) 567-3247

The Provincial Ombudsperson accepts complaints about unfair practices by the provincial government agencies, hospitals, universities, and schools.

Ages:               All Ages
Hours:              Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Website:          www.bcombudsperson.ca

Restorative Justice
(604) 864-4857

Restorative Justice provides support to both victims and offenders, allowing an incident to be resolved directly between the affected parties without going to court. ARJAA also works with Abbotsford Schools, delivering training in conflict resolution for staff, students and their families, and helping schools implement Restorative Action—a restorative justice program specially designed to address bullying and other forms of conflict in schools.

Ages:               All Ages
Hours:              Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:          www.arjaa.org

Youth Probation Services
(604) 870-5880

Support, supervise and monitor youth on bail and probation and other court orders. Also provide post-court restorative justice conferences.

Ages:               12 - 17
Hours:              Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Youth Resource Centre
(604) 870-4972

Probation programs such as ISSP (Intensive Support and Supervision Program) and CWOP (Community Work Order Program).

Ages:               12 - 18
Hours:              Varied from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:          www.yrc.ca
Email:             info@yrc.ca