Extra Judicial Sanctions Program
Public Safety
Overview
The program offers a constructive way to deal with non-violent, low risk young persons, who accept responsibility for their crimes.
Eligibility
The program only applies to certain designated offences and in certain situations. The following factors are considered:
The type of offence;
The seriousness of the offence;
The views of the victim(s);
The attitude of the young person about the offence and the victim; and
The young person's previous involvement, if any, with the criminal justice system.
The program will be considered for those who:
meet all the criteria;
accept responsibility for an offence; and
freely agree to take part in the program.
Although incarceration is necessary for some young persons, many are contributing members of the community, are capable of making personal changes without the formal court process, and can benefit from positive connections in the community where they have done harm.
Description
It is a pre and post court referral program, which provides for "alternatives" to court proceedings. The program offers a constructive way to deal with non-violent, low risk young persons, who accept responsibility for their crimes. Serious and violent crimes, including domestic violence, are not eligible for this program.
The process involves victim(s), young person and the community in a search for solutions that promote reparation and reconciliation. The program provides the opportunity for young persons to acknowledge what they have done and to work at making amends, thereby avoiding a criminal record.
The goal is to help restore community harmony and enhance the personal safety of citizens and their property.
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Bathurst
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Bouctouche
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Campbellton
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Edmundston
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Fredericton
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Grand Falls
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Miramichi
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Moncton
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Saint John
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Shippagan
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St Stephen
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Tobique First Nation
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