Title: Saskatchewan Corrections and Public Safety (Young Offenders Programs) and Saskatchewan Justice
Author: Kirkland, Tammy; Braun, Peter
Source: 6th International Conference on Restorative Justice
Date: 06/01/2003
Subject: Models
Call Number: 210.07
Type: Paper (11p.)
Abstract: Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Restorative Justice, June 2003:
The Young Offender Program Branch began partnering with Community Based Organizations to deliver alternative measures in 1985. In 1995 Sask Justice and Social Services received approval for a joint Cabinet Decision Item setting out the goals of a Restorative Justice strategy. This strategy focused on building on youth alternative measures, introducing adult alternative measures and on further developing community justice programming with First Nations, Tribal Councils and Aboriginal Community Based Organizations.
The two departments have worked collaboratively to develop a seamless program for youth and adults, on reserve and off. Examples of how the two departments have worked together include, development of common reporting requirements, data collection and evaluation framework, a coordinated strategy for developing and supporting program expansion, and a common training strategy. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, RCMP and Sask Justice have combined to offer a community based training approach that is status and race blind. The Community-based Training Team in particular is unique to Saskatchewan.
The most significant common principle in the area of restorative justice programming in Saskatchewan has been the emphasis on community partnerships and the belief that in order to have integrity, programs must be shaped by those living in the communities they serve. Contracts are currently held with 37 agencies, Tribal Councils and First Nations to partner in providing province wide access to community based alternative measures for youth and adults. These contracts involve over 100 caseworkers. In most locations joint operations committees have been initiated with agencies, Tribal Councils, Corrections and Public Safety and Crown prosecutors to guide the work and ensure victim, youth and community needs are met.
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Kirkland, Tammy; Braun, Peter.  (2003).  Saskatchewan Corrections and Public Safety (Young Offenders Programs) and Saskatchewan Justice.  6th International Conference on Restorative Justice.  Retrieved from http://www.sfu.ca/cfrj/fulltext/kirkland.pdf

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Kirkland, Tammy; Braun, Peter.  "Saskatchewan Corrections and Public Safety (Young Offenders Programs) and Saskatchewan Justice."  6th International Conference on Restorative Justice  1 June 2003.  ‹http://www.sfu.ca/cfrj/fulltext/kirkland.pdf›.

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