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Community Youth Justice ProgramContact InformationFraser-Burrard Community Justice SocietyAnna McCormick and Alan Patola Moosmann (Program Managers)640 Poirier StreetCoquitlam, BCV3J 6B1Phone: (604) 931-3165Fax: (604) 931-3176E-mail: fbcjs@tieus.comProgram InformationStructure of program: Operated by Fraser Burrard Community Justice Society(registered society)Target Group:Youth accused of chargeable offences in Coquitlam, Port Moody,Anmore, Belcarra, and Port Coquitlam; Victims of these crimes.Goals and Objectives: To enhance the quality of justice in the Tri-City communitiesthrough restorative measures, which attempt to repair the harmcaused by crime, resole conflict and restore balance torelationships.Program Model:Modified Family Group Conference with co-facilitators.Referral Source(s): Police; some community and school referrals.Referral Types:Mostly category 3 and 4 offences (mischief, B&E, assault, theft).Not restricted to first time offenders.Support/ Funding: 50% municipal government, 50% other (mostly private), start-upgrant from Ministry of PSSGStaffing Structure: 2 half-time Program Managers, 1 half-time Program AssistantVolunteers Involved: 9 Board members, 10 active facilitators (current training inprogress to increase number)Years in Operation: Accepting cases since January 2000Partners Involved: Police; school district; MCFD; community resources (volunteerwork placements, youth employment agencies, family programs,drug and alcohol services, anger management program).Training:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Facilitators complete 80 hour training program covering restorativejustice principles and models of practice, communication skills,mediation, youth and victim issues, and community resources.New volunteers paired with experienced volunteers as cofacilitators.Anonymous evaluations completed by participants at end ofresolution conference show high satisfaction. 98% of youth havesuccessfully completed terms of their conference agreements.Operating funds; Lack of provincial support challenges ongoingmunicipal funding; Pressures to accept referrals for non-criminalincidents; Volunteer retention; Need for community education.