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Quesnel Community Accountability ProgramContact InformationCandace King, Coordinator345 Anderson AvenueQuesnel, BCV2J 1G3Phone: (250) 992-5743Fax: (250) 992-5743E-mail: N/AProgram InformationStructure of program:Target Group:Goals and Objectives:Program Model:Referral Source(s):Referral Types:Support/ Funding:Staffing Structure:Volunteers Involved:Years in Operation: 4Partners Involved: City of Quesnel, RCMPNon-profitFirst-time youth and adult offendersTo involve the community in solving the problems associated withcrime and provide the motivation and personal help to keep thefirst-time offender from becoming a repeat offender.Family Group ConferencingPoliceLess serious offences, such as theft under, possession of stolenproperty, minor assault, causing a disturbance; and mischief.City of Quesnel provides wages for employee for 4 hours perweek.One part-time coordinator5 trained facilitatorsTraining:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:Facilitators trained by role playing with students from a dramaclass, meeting with a police officer, and observing conferences.Upon completion, each case is assessed a compliance rate.Getting police officers on board with the program.Real Justice Training Manual; Provincial Community Coordinator,Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.