Home Counselling & Supports for Children & Youth Youth Justice Programs (Voluntary) U-Turn Program
U-Turn Program
U-Turn is a program for youth that are involved with the law, or at risk of becoming involved with the law. Goals are developed and achieved using formal and informal community resources with a plan that is tailored-made for each individual participant.  Using a combination of individual counselling, positive community involvement and support which is given to the youth and their family, the youth develops strengths to help them cope with the factors which put him, or her, at risk for criminal behaviour and involvement.

Am I Eligible?
Youth must be between the ages of 12 – 18, and reside in Haldimand or Norfolk counties.  The youth will have had some police warning, or are considered to be at risk of police involvement, and exhibit at least one of the following behaviours:
  • Involvement in criminal activities (eg., stealing, vandalism, assault, etc.);
  • Difficulties with behaviour at school
  • Using drugs or alcohol;
  • Having little organized leisure activity, having no personal interests;
  • Difficulty with anger and temper, being physically aggressive.
U-Turn is a voluntary program that involves the youth and the family.  The youth and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) must be willing to participate in the program.

Is there a cost for this program?
There is no cost for this program.

How do I access or learn more about this program?
Referrals are accepted from a youth, 12 and over, parent/guardian or third party (with parental consent).  For more information call REACH and ask for Contact 519-587-2441 or toll free 1-800-265-8087.

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a member of the Ontario Community Justice Association , an affiliation of agencies facilitating community justice options in the Province of Ontario.