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The authority and duties of the Committee are set out in Provincial and Federal Legislation. Section 5 of the Provincial Court Act establishes the Family Court Committee. The Youth Justice Committee is appointed pursuant to Section 18 of the Federal Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The mandate
The mandate of the committee is to be aware of the circumstances of youth and families who may come in contact with the justice system by:
- liaison with frontline service providers at monthly meetings,
- educating the public and elected officials,
- obtaining youth and family input,
- reviewing family and youth legislation,
- monitoring court hearings and custody facilities
- making recommendations to appropriate legislative bodies
Most recently, observations and public petitions have encouraged a more pro-active stance, particularly in matters contributing to youth delinquency.
Sub-Committee Chairpersons:
- CRAT | Bill McElroy | bill.mcelroy@shaw.ca
- CASA | Georgia Peters | georgia@casaforchildren.ca
- Youth Matters | Mitzi Dean | mdean@pcfsa.org
- Youth Mental Health | Councillor Cynthia Day | CouncillorDay@shaw.ca
- Mobile Youth Services | Cst. Jennifer Gibbs | Jgibbs@oakbaypolice.org
- Court Watch | Jim Hackler | jhackler@uvic.ca
Contact Information
Email the Committee Secretary: vfamcourt@gmail.com
Fax: Attention Chair Cynthia Day, 250-478-7516
Twitter: @VicFCYJC
Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee c/o Colwood City Hall 3300 Wishart Road Colwood, BC V9C 1R1
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