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Program:
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Adult Programs and Services - Prevention - Diversion Program – An Alternative to Criminal Conviction
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Phone Numbers:
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905-459-1315 - hotline / collect calls accepted
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Address:
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44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON
L6T 4B5
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Map
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Location:
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Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 9am-8pm | |
| Tue | 9am-8pm | |
| Wed | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 9am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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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:
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verbal apology
- written apology
- charitable donation
- community service hours
- restitution/compensation
- essay
- counselling/education
In addition to the assigned sanctions, each client is required to pay a $120 administration fee to E FRY Hope and Help for Women
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Fees:
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A $120 administration fee, to be paid by each client, to E FRY Hope and Help for Women
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Application:
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Individual must be approved for the Program by the Provincial Crown Attorney
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First time adult offenders charged with a Stage One Provincial Offense. Individual must be approved for the Program by the Provincial Crown Attorney
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