Youth Resources Niagara
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Niagara Region
Description	David S Horne     An open detention/custody facility for young men aged 12 -17, who have been charged or convicted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act * provides rehabilitation and reintegration programs and services to youth in conflict with the law * a Youth Worker works with the Probation Case Manager, the youth and family to develop a treatment plan * Programs are cognitively-based and include social and life skills, recreation activities, and education through a section 23 classroom.    Ray and Pat Wagner Group Home     A transitional residential group home, for males aged 12 -17 referred through Family and Children Services (FACS) Niagara * a Youth Worker works closely with the FACS worker, the youth and family to develop suitable treatment plans, including discharge plans to return the youth to their homes or other longer-term supportive living arrangements * Youth are involved in a variety of therapeutic programs and activities with staff to remediate identified cognitive and behavioural deficits     Community Programs     Post Detention / Custody    For youth aged 12 to 17 * supports youth towards a successful reintegration back to the community following periods of detention or custody * Referrals are made through Probation * a Youth Worker is assigned to work with the Probation Case Manager, the youth and family to develop a treatment plan    Extra Judicial Measures     Provides an opportunity for youth who have committed minor nonviolent offences to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to the community * Youth are referred to the program by police to Contact Niagara * As an alternative to formal criminal charges or court processes, youth who are offered appropriate programming and services to address concerns related to the offence committed
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Eligibility	Ages: 12 year(s) - 17 year(s)
Languages	English ; French
Fees	None
Contact Information
Address & Map	214 Hwy 20 E Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6   View Google Map
Located In Community	Fonthill
Intersection	Hwy 20 E and Rice Rd
Mailing Address	PO Box 1250  Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
Office Phone	905-892-5736
Fax	905-892-4855
E-Mail	Info@yrn.ca
Primary Executive	Mike Taylor, Executive Director; Phone: 905-892-5736 ext 24; Email: mike.taylor@yrn.ca
Alternate Executive	Dr Steve Hudson, President/Chair
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity
Established	1981
Elections	Jun
Funding	MCYS, Youth Justice Services, Family and Childrens Services Niagara
Subjects
Subjects	Correctional facilities ; Crime prevention ; Residences ; Young offenders ; Youth
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Correctional system ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Law enforcement ; Offenders ; Supportive settings