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Surrey Youth Intervention Program -Surrey RCMP Community Justice ProgramContact InformationSurrey RCMP DetachmentJulia Marcoux, Program Manager14355 57 th AvenueSurrey, BCV3X 1A9Phone: (604) 599-7781Fax: (604) 599-8892E-mail: N/AProgram InformationStructure of program: RCMP Community Policing DivisionTarget Group: First-time young offenders (ages 9 to 17)Goals and Objectives: To provide a professional, early intervention service to youth andtheir families; to minimize child and youth entry into the CriminalJustice System; to hold young offenders accountable for theirbehavior; to offer victims an opportunity to be actively involvedwith the offender in the reparation process; to provide the offenderwith skills necessary to make clear, positive decisions; to providevictim satisfaction with meaningful and immediate consequencesfor youth.Program Model:Holistic and Systemic Counseling ModelReferral Source(s): RCMPReferral Types:Minor offencesSupport/ Funding: City of SurreyStaffing Structure: 1 Supervisor and 1 staffVolunteers Involved: 2 or 3 practicum/ internship studentsYears in Operation: 8Training:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:Program orientation, close supervision in liaison with UniversityInternship ProgramLow recidivism rates; evaluationsFunding; staffing resourcesPartnering with the community businesses and non-profits.