Provincial Ombudsperson
(800) 567-3247
The Provincial Ombudsperson accepts complaints about unfair practices by the provincial government agencies, hospitals, universities, and schools.
Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Website: www.bcombudsperson.ca
Restorative Justice
(604) 864-4857
Restorative Justice provides support to both victims and offenders, allowing an incident to be resolved directly between the affected parties without going to court. ARJAA also works with Abbotsford Schools, delivering training in conflict resolution for staff, students and their families, and helping schools implement Restorative Action—a restorative justice program specially designed to address bullying and other forms of conflict in schools.
Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.arjaa.org
Youth Probation Services
(604) 870-5880
Support, supervise and monitor youth on bail and probation and other court orders. Also provide post-court restorative justice conferences.
Ages: 12 – 17
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Youth Resource Centre
Youth are supported in participating in pro-social activities and programs. A worker will also monitor compliance with court orders and facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration in the community. (Probation referrals only)
In it Together
A program that supports youth who are in trouble with the law.
Ages: 12 – 18
Hours: Varied from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Email: infoyrc@archway.ca
Website: https://archway.ca/program/youth-resource-centre/