Executive Council Office

Youth Directory

Programs and Services

Programs and Services – Youth Justice

    Community Conferencing Program

    Description::

    This program provides restorative conferencing services to young persons under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

    It is a specific process emphasizing responsibility and accountability by the young person, recognition of the harm done to the victim, and encouraging community involvement in repairing the harm.

    Contact: :

    Youth Justice
    Family and Children's Services
    Health and Social Services, Yukon Government
    305 Lambert St.
    Whitehorse, YT.
    Phone: (867)456-6739 (Whitehorse), (867)634-6739 (Haines Junction) or 867-332-7602 (Cell).
    e-mail: valarie.binder@gov.yk.ca

    Health, Social & Justice Program - YOTS

    Description::

    The Youth of Today Society's Life Development Program is designed to give disadvantaged youth the support and opportunities to develop life and employment skills, in order for them to become positive contributors towards society.

    Contact: :

    2157 2nd Avenue
    Whitehorse, Yukon
    Y1A 1C6

    Office Phone: (867)633-9687
    Youth Phone: (867)633-9687
    e-mail: victoriadurrant@hotmail.com

    Life Without Trouble

    Description::

    Life Without Trouble is a program to help youth with YCJA involvement develop protective factors and increase their pro-social skills.

    Contact: :

    Youth Achievement Centre
    501 Taylor Street
    Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1T7

    Phone: (867)667-3759
    Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3759
    e-mail: yac@gov.yk.ca

     

    Tan Sakwathan Youth Diversion Program

    Description::

    Tan Sakwathan Youth Diversion Program provides aboriginal youth aged 12-17, who are in conflict with the law, the opportunity for growth, empowerment, skill development and cultural enhancement. This eight week program focuses on the teaching of traditional ways by strengthening relationships between families and youth.

    For more information on this program, visit the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre website.

    Contact: :

    3159 3rd Avenue
    Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1G1

    Phone: (867)633-7683
    e-mail: sjfcdiversion@northwestel.net

    Victim Services & Family Violence Prevention Unit

    Description::

    The Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.

    For more information, visit the Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention webpage.

    Contact: :

    Whitehorse
    301 Jarvis St.
    Phone: (867)667-8500
    Fax: (867)393-6240

    Dawson City
    Phone: (867)993-5831
    Fax: (867)993-6380

    Watson Lake
    Phone: (867)536-2541
    Fax: (867)536-7425

    Toll free (In Yukon)
    1-800-661-0408, local 8500

    Youth High Risk Treatment Program

    Description::

    This program provides assessment and group, individual and family counseling to sexually abusive and violent youths (ages 12 – 17) and their families.

    Contact: :

    728 Range Rd.
    Whitehorse, YT.

    Phone: (867)667-3616
    Toll-free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3616
    e-mail: cathy.deacon@gov.yk.ca

    Yukon Youth Contacts - HSS

    Description::

    Contacts to Yukon Youth Justice Programs, Legal Advice, Regional Contacts and Victim Services.

    For more information, visit the Health and Social Services Youth Justice Contacts website.

    Contact: :

     

    Yukon Youth Justice - HSS

    Description::

    There are four main programs within Youth Justice:

    • Youth Probation
    • Youth Achievement Centre (YAC)
    • Custody Services
    • Youth High Risk Treatment Program (YHRTP)

    For the most part, the Youth Justice system functions the same way in Yukon communities as it does in Whitehorse. For specific programming in your community, please call your regional office.

    For more information, visit the Youth Justice website.