Community Accountability Programs Information ... - Ministry of Justice

Justice Alternatives for MackenzieContact InformationJonathan Toews, Co-Chair/ Director1 Mackenzie BoulevardP.O. Box 135Mackenzie, BCV0J 2C0Phone: (250) 997-5244Fax: (250) 997-5247E-mail: jtoews@sd57.bc.caProgram InformationStructure of program: Non-profit SocietyTarget Group:Young offendersGoals and Objectives: To participate in the Community Accountability Programestablished by the Ministry of PSSG. To develop and increasepublic participation in the alternative justice system programs. Tostimulate lay and professional participation, assessment andimprovement of alternative justice programs. To target youngoffenders and intervene in criminal behavior early and decisivelyin order to prevent such behavior from recurringProgram Model:Family Group ConferencingReferral Source(s): RCMP, Probation, Crown CounselReferral Types:Theft under, mischief, community disputes, (discussion inprogress of possibly accepting school and workplace disputes)Support/ Funding: $5000 start up grant from Ministry of PSSG; $250 per year fromDistrict of MackenzieStaffing Structure: No paid staffVolunteers Involved: Board of directors, Program Coordinator, and FGC facilitators (12)Years in Operation: Three (The Justice Alternatives for Mackenzie Society wasregistered on June 29, 1999)Partners Involved: Municipal (District of Mackenzie) provides rooms, provincial, andfederal governments for funding; RCMP; local businessTraining:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:Family Group Conferencing facilitation certificates for allfacilitators and Program CoordinatorUse of program by RCMP, local businesses, etc.; low incidence ofrecidivism; testimonial evidence from Program CoordinatorFunding; need for more support from local businesses; use of theprogram by RCMP.None yet.