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Youth Justice Committee Procedures

While each Youth Justice Committee in Calgary operates differently, there are some common procedures. The Youth Justice Committee volunteer is often the first contact that the youth has with the justice system, other than the arresting officer. Once a file is received by the Committee, they phone the young person, their parents, and the victim to gather information and arrange a time and place to meet. A panel of three volunteers will meet with the young person and their parents. At this interview, which usually takes about one hour, they will discuss the circumstances of the offence, school background, their family situation, special interests, what consequences have already been administered at home, the parents' concerns, etc. With this information the Committee, together with the youth and parents will decide upon a consequence(s) for the youth. The Committee will then follow up with the youth to ensure that they have completed the Extra Judicial Sanctions Agreement successfully. If they are successful, criminal charges do not proceed or, if already filed, the charges are withdrawn.