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Specialized Treatment/Psycho-educational Programs

In addition to general mental health treatment of youth involved in the Youth Criminal Justice system, YFPS also provides Specialized Treatment and Psycho-educational programs for adolescents.

Specialized Treatment Programs

Youth Sexual Offence Treatment Program

The Youth Sexual Offence Treatment Program (YSOTP) is available on an outpatient basis only at all our clinics. Referrals must be accompanied by a court-order requiring attendance for treatment. This program is highly structured and takes a standardized approach to the assessment and treatment of youths charged with and/or convicted of sexual or sexually related offences.

Violent Offender Treatment Program

For further information please contact the Regional Manager or Clinic Coordinator of the clinic nearest your location.

The VOTP program is an assessment and treatment program aimed at youth who are regarded as medium to high risk for further violent behaviour. Referrals must be accompanied by a court order requiring attendance for treatment.

Utilizing a risk-focused model of intervention, the program attempts to address the risk and needs that are associated with violent offending. The program is offered at all YFPS outpatient clinics, by designated contract service providers, and at Youth Custody Centres.

Please contact the Regional Manager or Clinic Coordinator of the clinic nearest your location for further information.

Psycho-educational Programs

Psycho-educational programs emphasize an educational approach rather than intensive treatment. YFPS offers two psycho-educational programs: Youth Substance Abuse Management (YSAM) and Youth Violence Intervention (YVIP). The programs are intended primarily for youth at low to medium risk for re-offending. These programs may be offered on a "stand-alone" basis or as preliminary preparation for more intensive on-going treatment.

Eligibility for admission to either program is determined through consultation between the referring Youth Probation Officer and the YFPS service provider.

Individual support services are generally not provided as both programs are group-based. If it becomes apparent that this is needed, the instructor may refer the youth to other program areas of YFPS.

Please contact the outpatient clinic nearest your location for further information on YSAM and YVIP.