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Peninsula CrossRoads Community Justice ProgramContact InformationEtta ConnorP.O. Box 2203Sidney, BCV8L 3S8Phone: (250) 658-8922Fax: (250) 658-8110E-mail: etta@connor.bc.caProgram InformationStructure of program: Non-profit societyTarget Group:Young offenders in Sidney and North SaanichGoals and Objectives: To assist in resolving criminal problems of less serious nature bybringing together victim, offender, significant supporters andcommunity members deemed helpful. To take a transformativeapproach to understanding the needs underlying the offendingbehavior and aim to help address systemic problems.Program Model:Community Justice Forum/ Family Group ConferencingReferral Source(s): RCMP; Central Saanich Municipal police; School District;community organizations/ individuals for conflict resolution.Referral Types:Typically Category 4 - theft, mischief, minor assault, etc.Support/ Funding: $5000 start-up grant from Ministry of PSSG; in 1999; in-kindcontributions from community supporters (office, meeting space,auto expenses, printing)Staffing Structure: No paid staffVolunteers Involved: 25 active members. Executive Committee, public speakers, areacoordinators, facilitators, mentors, historian, school liaison, trainer.Years in Operation: 3Partners Involved: Police services (RCMP and municipal); School District; PeninsulaCommunity ServicesTraining:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:A lead trainer, certified to train Family Group Conferencefacilitators by REALJustice and an experienced probation officer,both with VORP training, conduct 2-day basic training forvolunteers. Monthly Facilitator Clinics. Mini workshops at monthlyvolunteer meeting.Conference agreement completion; School District administrationis progressive in introducing restorative measures in schooldiscipline.Funding for office support, training subsidies, conferenceexpenses, auto expenses, etc; consensus on training models,training providers, and cost.Supportive media; availability of human services experts.