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Adult Programs and Services - Prevention - Alternative Measures
44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON
L6T 4B5
Brampton, ON
L6T 4B5
905-459-1315 - hotline / collect calls accepted
Fax: 905-459-1322
Administration: Mon-Tue 9am-8pm * Wed-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Referral to the program by the Federal Crown Attorney
Eligibility / Target Population
First-time youth and adult offenders charged with possession of a controlled substance. Individuals must take responsibility for his/her actions. Individuals must be approved for the Program by the Federal Crown Attorney
Fees
Each client is required to pay a $130 administration fee to E FRY Hope and Help for Women
Languages
English
Area Served
Peel Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
This program offers first time offenders an alternative to a criminal conviction. Program is developed for first-time offenders who have been charged with a Federal Offence of Possession of Narcotics. Clients are required to complete community service work as an alternative to involvement in the formal court process. If the specified hours of community service are successfully completed, the original charge is withdrawn
Benefits of the program:
Benefits of the program:
- opportunity for adults and youth charged with a first offence to be diverted from the traditional justice system
- offers first-time offenders an alternative to a criminal conviction
- allows first-time offenders to take responsibility for their actions without incurring a criminal conviction
- provides a service to the community through the required community service work to the public
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025: Suggest an edit
