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Community Service Order
The Youth Criminal Justice Act allows for a youth to be ordered to perform community service or compensate any person, in kind or by way of personal service, for any loss, damage or injury.   In order to help youth carry out these Community Service Orders (CSOs), REACH offers the Community Service Order Program.

This program provides community-based sentencing to hold young persons accountable for repairing of harm done, and provide opportunities for them to be contributing members of the community.

After the Court has ordered the CSO, a meeting with the youth, their parents or guardian and a CSO worker will take place to determine the type of activities to be carried out.   Suggestions by the youth, or family, for an appropriate placement or activity, will be considered by the worker.

Placements and activities can occur in either an individual or group basis.  Individually youth can:
  • work in the community (work based),
  • participate in a learning activity (completion of a group or course, or journals related to their thinking during and after the criminal offence.),
  • be matched with a student or volunteer to increase personal capacity (i.e. tutoring, literacy, job search, etc.).
Once an activity or placement is determined, the youth will be escorted to their initial site or activity by the CSO Worker and participation will be monitored.  Ongoing monitoring takes place through weekly telephone calls to and from the youth, regular contact with the location or manager at the placement and drop-ins at the placement.

What is the eligibility for this program?
Youth between 12 and 18 who are ordered by the court to complete Community Service Orders, generally as a condition of a Probation Order.

What is the cost of this program?
There is no fee for this program.

How do I access or learn more about this program?
A Probation Officer refers youth directly to this program.