E Fry Hope and Help for Women - Adult Programs and Services - Prevention - Diversion Program

Application

Individual must be approved for the Program by the Provincial Crown Attorney

Eligibility / Target Population

First time adult offenders charged with a Stage One Provincial Offense. Individual must be approved for the Program by the Provincial Crown Attorney

Fees

A $120 administration fee, to be paid by each client, to E FRY Hope and Help for Women

Languages

English

Area Served

Peel Region

Description of Services

Service for first time adult offenders charged with Stage One Provincial Offences. Provides an opportunity for adults charged with a first offence to be diverted from the traditional justice system. It 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. It provides a service to the community through restitution to victims, donations to charities and community service to the public

Possible sanctions are as follows:

verbal apology
written apology
charitable donation
community service hours
restitution/compensation
essay
counselling/education