JUSTICE PARTNER INFORMATION
Referrals & Forms

​Referral Forms

All forms are downloadable & interactive PDFs! 
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Note: Please remember to include Crown Brief or Case Synopsis as well as FULL victim contact information in addition to your form. 
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Crown Referral Form 2020
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Police Referral Form 2020
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Snapset Form 2020

Tools & Resources

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YJCA Training - Former Bill C75
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YJC Info Flyer 2019
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YJC Info Slides 2019

Form Submissions

Before Submitting: 
  • Get victim contact information
  • Tell victim you are diverting the case and that they will be contacted by Community Justice (LCCJ)
  • Ensure that you have recorded the accused DOB
  • Attach the case summary/incident report and any additional information, for additional persons involved in the case
  • Attach a separate form for more than one accused
  • Ensure that the accused has been informed of the possibility of participating in a Community Justice Forum (LCCJ)
  • Ensure that the accused is willing to accept responsibility for the events that took place
  • POLICE READ: I voluntarily agree to the diversion of my potential charges to Lanark County Community Justice. I have been advised of my right to counsel, and have been given the opportunity to consult with counsel. I consent to information about the offense(s) being shared between the police and Lanark County Community Justice, and consent to the complainant (victim) in the offence(s) being advised that I am participating in this program. I understand that I will be asked to participate in a community justice forum to
    discuss what happened, who was harmed, and how I can repair the harm.
The successful completion of this diversion program will result in this incident NOT becoming a matter of criminal court. LCCJ retains the right to decide whether a referral will be accepted, and the discretion to refuse a referral for any reason.

Youth and Adult Court Diversion Program 

The Process: 

Lanark County Community Justice has 30 highly trained and dedicated Community Justice Volunteer Facilitators who will meet with the youth or adult accused, the victim(s) and their respective support people (parent/guardians/spouse), and other community members at a forum, to have a facilitate conversation about what happened, who was harmed, the impact of that harm, and how to make it right.  Together, the forum participants will create a written agreement about what actions the accused will take to make amends. The program coordinator will supervise the process and ensure that the agreement is completed by the offender.  When the agreement is complete the charges will not be laid by the police, or the charges will be withdrawn or stayed by the Crown.
​The conference provides a voice to the victim, an opportunity for communities to become involved in the administration of youth justice, and an opportunity for young persons to better understand the impact of their actions. This process results in a timely and meaningful resolution that also avoids victims and witnesses having to attend court. 
Our court diversion program is voluntary and individuals must be willing to accept responsibility for their actions that led to the police involvement or a criminal charge. 
Want to learn more about our Court Diversion Program?

Referral Eligibility

To be considered for the program, the accused must be willing to:
  1. Accept responsibility for the actions that led to the charge
  2. Meet with a Youth Justice Committee and complete agreed upon “sanctions”

Forum Facts for Justice Partners

  • You are NOT required to attend the forum. You are encouraged to participate. We may call you for more information and your input in regards to how to repair the harm. 
  • If you are participating, you will speak first so you're done, and can get back to your regular duties within about 20-30 minutes. 
  • If you participate, we will ask "How were you impacted?" so you can focus on the impact on your shift (i.e. time spent responding to this call so not available to respond to other situations) 
  • Forums will focus on discussing the harm caused, the impact to the victim(s) and the community, and ways to make things right.
  • Police DO still get credit/recognition for the arrest if they divert an offender to our program as a pre-charge. 
  • We accept referrals for youth AND adults. 
  • Our team of facilitators are highly trained to ensure positive outcomes for victims and hold offenders accountable. 
  • Receives all sanction agreements detailing what the offender is required to do for the charges to remain diverted, this can be found in the Disposition of Charges.
  • When the file is closed, we will inform you, or the Crown, so you know what happened, and when the offender has successfully completed our program.