Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

Service: Youth Justice Committee / Extra Judicial Sanctions / Restorative Justice Circles

Record #: BAR1813
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 705-627-6034
Crisis Phone 705-715-1052, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Fax 705-725-0636
Website www.elizabethfrysociety.com
Social Media Facebook Instagram
Located In Community Barrie
Address 102 Maple Ave 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 1S4
Intersection Maple Ave and Sophia St W

Contact Information

Primary Contact Rhonda Leduc, Director of Justice Programs; Phone: 705-627-6034; Email: rhondal@elizabethfrysociety.com
Alternate Contact Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-794-4002; Email: volunteer@elizabethfrysociety.com
Mailing Address 102 Maple Ave 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 1S4

Description & Services

Description (Service)

Diversion program for youth aged 12-17 at time of offence

  • Youth can be referred by police (pre-charge) or by Crown Attorney (post-charge)
  • Youth will attend a meeting with Youth Workers and/or a Youth Justice Committee (YJC) to receive sanctions for their actions
  • YJC Committee is a group of trained community volunteers who have an interest in youth who will meet with youth and parent(s) to provide meaningful sanctions to the youth in order to complete the diversion program
  • Victims are invited to attend in order to also provide information and input
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm by appointment and for donation drop-offs
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Youth * first time young offenders charged with minor crime
Application Police or Court Referral
Languages English; French - Interpretation, dedicated French phone line and French speaking staff member
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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