Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka, Barrie - Ross St, Youth Justice Committee / Extra Judicial Sanctions / Restorative Justice Circles

Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

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Record #: BAR1813

Last Modified: 23 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2025

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

Office Phone	705-627-6034
Crisis Phone	705-715-1052, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Website	www.elizabethfrysociety.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elizabeth-Fry-Society-Of-Simcoe-County-499754280150125/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethfrysocietyofsimcoe/
Primary Contact	Rhonda Leduc, Director of Community Justice Programs; Phone: 705-627-6034; Email: rhondal@elizabethfrysociety.com
Alternate Contact	Angelica Zamfir, Youth Worker; Phone: 705-795-8587; Email: byw2@elizabethfrysociety.com
Mailing Address	28 Ross St Barrie, ON Canada L4N 1E9