Is Your Child Involved With the Youth Criminal Justice System?
Is Your Child Involved With the Youth Criminal Justice System?Did you know that a high proportion of Black Youth are involved in the Youth Criminal Justice System?Did you know that Black Youth are over-represented in open and closed detention, as well as alternatives to custody? Turning Point Youth Services is hosting a focus group for parents to discuss their experiences with service providers from the youth justice system.WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU because what you think is critical increating REAL and POSITIVE change.Tell us what you would like to see changed and what is worrisome?What stops you from using the supports to parents available from the youth justice system?Parents, let us hear about your involvement with your youth in the youth justice systemWere you supported? Did any one help you?Tell us what needs to change, to meet your needsDATE: March 6 2008TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmPLACE: Griffin Centre’s Y-CONNECT Offices10 San Romanoway, Unit 12North York, Ontario (at the North-East Corner of Jane and Finch)$25 honorarium, DINNER, CHILDCARE and BUS TICKETS provided for those who participate.To register please call 416.661.8119 and ask for Greg or Semone
