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Program:
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Adult Programs and Services - Prevention - Alternative Measures
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Phone Numbers:
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905-459-1315 - hotline / collect calls accepted
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Fax:
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905-459-1322
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Address:
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44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON
L6T 4B5
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Intersection:
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Queen St E and Dixie Rd
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Location:
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Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Tue 9am-8pm * Wed-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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This program offers first time offenders an alternative to a criminal conviction. Developed for first-time offenders who have been charged with a Federal Offence of Possession of Narcotics. Clients are required to complete community service work as an alternative to involvement in the formal court process. If the specified hours of community service are successfully completed, the original charge is withdrawn
Benefits of the program:
- opportunity for adults and youth charged with a first offence to be diverted from the traditional justice system
- 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
- provides a service to the community through the required community service work to the public
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Fees:
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Each client is required to pay a $130 administration fee to E FRY Hope and Help for Women
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Application:
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Individuals must be approved for the Program by the Federal Crown Attorney
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First-time youth and adult offenders charged with possession of a controlled substance. Individuals must take responsibility for his/her actions
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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9/12/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=222367
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