THE CANADIAN YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM:
Youth Justice Committees & the Extra-Judical Sanctions Program
SECTION 4 - CONCLUSION
The success rate of early intervention initiatives such as the EJS Program is undeniable. A full 90% of youth complete the requirements of their EJS contracts successfully, and 80% are not seen in the youth justice system three years following completion of the program. In Calgary alone, approximately 800 youth are diverted from the formal justice system each year thanks to the time and effort of 25 Youth Justice Committees and 350 volunteers.