Program: Adult Programs and Services - Prevention - Diversion Program – An Alternative to Criminal Conviction
Organization: E Fry Hope and Help for Women
Phone Numbers: 905-459-1315 - hotline / collect calls accepted
Fax: 905-459-1322
Email: efry@efryhope.com
Website: www.efryhopehelp.com/how-can-we-help-you/adult-programs-resources/diversion-program/
Address:
44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON
L6T 4B5
Intersection: Queen St E and Dixie Rd
Location: Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
Hours: Mon, Tue 9am-8pm * Wed-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Service Description: 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

In addition to the assigned sanctions, each client is required to pay a $120 administration fee to E FRY Hope and Help for Women



Fees: A $120 administration fee, to be paid by each client, to E FRY Hope and Help for Women
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
Languages: English
Area Served: Peel Region
See Also: Courts and Court Assistance
Criminal Justice Outreach
Last Updated: 11/19/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=197230

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