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Trail Youth Justice ProgramContact InformationKay Medland (VAP Coordinator) or Sheila CrockettTrail RCMP Detachment3601 Laburnum DriveTrail, BCV1R 2S9Phone: (250) 364-1200 (Trail RCMP),E-mail: kay.medland@rcmp-grc.gc.ca(250) 364-2326 (Specialized Victim Services)Fax: (250) 364-1453Program InformationStructure:Target Group:Objective:Program Model:Referral Source(s):Referral Types:Support/ Funding:Staffing Structure:Volunteers Involved:Years in Operation: 5Partners Involved: RCMPAdministered by an Advisory BoardYoung offendersTo implement Section 69 of the Young Offenders Act; to providea forum which educates young offenders on the emotional andpractical impact of crime on their victims and others in thecommunity; to hold young offenders accountable for theirbehaviors, while reconnecting them with the community; to work inpartnership with the Justice System; to represent the rights andneeds of the victim; to deal with offenses promptly; to involve thecommunity.Family Group ConferencingRCMPFirst-time category 3 or 4 offenses, or second time offenses wherethe first offense was a minimum of two years prior.$5000 start up grant from Ministry of PSSGNo paid staff12: Board, Coordinator, facilitatorsTraining:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:In house Community Justice Forum, and on communication skills,justice system, victimization.Positive feedback on follow-up evaluations.Extreme lack of funding.Program pamphlet, Program Standards, Program Policy andProcedures.