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Ladysmith and District Community Accountability ProgramContact InformationE. J. (Gay) Armstrong801 Malone RoadLadysmith, BCV9G 1N2Phone: (250) 245-7032E-mail: agnus_armstrong@telus.netProgram InformationStructure of program: Non-profit under LS Resource Centre umbrella organization forfinancial account management and for charitable donationsTarget Group:Young and adult offendersGoals and Objectives: To prevent re-offending and assist teen and parent growth.Program Model:Community Justice Forum; CAP from Ministry of PSSGReferral Source(s): RCMPReferral Types:Category 3 and 4 offencesSupport/ Funding: Town of Ladysmith and local individual/ club donations; start-upgrant from Ministry of PSSGStaffing Structure: No paid staffVolunteers Involved: 10: Coordinator; facilitator; co-facilitatorYears in Operation: 3Partners Involved: ADAPT Youth at Risk Worker/ Youth Mental Health WorkerTraining:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:Community Justice Forum facilitator trainingCompletion of Conference requirements with 95% one year laterNeed for ongoing progress program after completion of case tofollow offender and assist with counseling, etc.; getting weekendcommunity hours for youth in school.Limited