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Ridge-Meadows Youth and Justice Advocacy AssociationContact InformationLola Chapman or Barb Dovanne228 - 11960 Haney PlaceMaple Ridge, BCV2X 6G1Phone: (604) 467-5889Fax: (604) 467-8544E-mail: youthdiv@smartt.netProgram InformationStructure of program: Non-profitTarget Group:Young offendersGoals and Objectives: To step in at the first offence and by intervention and communityinvolvement prevent re-offending, while including the victim. Wewill provide one-on-one mentoring and access to other serviceproviders. We help the offender understand the impact of his/ heractions. We hope to leave each youth with a sense of empathyand involvement.Program Model:Community Accountability Panel, plus mentoringReferral Source(s): RCMP, CrownReferral Types: Category 3 and 4; some category 2Support/ Funding: Municipal CouncilsStaffing Structure: Coordinator; Assistant CoordinatorVolunteers Involved: 29: mentors and committee membersYears in Operation: 7 ?Partners Involved: Business community, special needs groups, churches. Etc.Training:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:Ongoing in-house training with occasional professionals broughtin.Low rate of recidivism one year laterFunding.Board of Directors; supportive community.