WHAT IS THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM?
THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM COMPONENT PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE-TO-CUSTODY SENTENCING OPTION FOR YOUTH IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW, AND/OR SUPPORTS THE RE-INTEGRATION OF YOUNG OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOWING A PERIOD IN CUSTODY; ASSISTING YOUTH TO ADDRESS FACTORS LEADING TO THEIR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOURS AND IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONING IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT AND MONITORING IS PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN COMPLYING WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR PROBATION ORDER, AND THE SERVICE ASSISTS THE YOUTH PROBATION TEAM IN PROVIDING SUPERVISION TO HIGH-RISK YOUNG OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
THE FOCUS IS TO HELP THE YOUTH INCREASE THEIR:
NATURAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FUNCTIONING IN THE COMMUNITY
EMOTIONAL STABILITY
PARENTING CAPACITY (IF APPLICABLE)
INTERPERSONAL AND LIFE SKILLS
HARM REDUCTION STRATEGIES
WHAT SERVICES DO WE PROVIDE?
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
PARENTING SUPPORT
RECREATION AND PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
SERVICE PLANNING (GOAL DEVELOPMENT) BASED IN THE INDIVIDUALS STRENGTHS, NEEDS, ABILITIES AND PREFERENCES OF EACH YOUTH.
EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
GROUP-BASED OR INDIVIDUAL LIFE SKILL PROGRAMMING
COURT MANDATED SUPERVISION
COLLABORATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT WITH OTHER SERVICES
SUPPORT WITH INCREASING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
TRANSITION PLANNING AND SUPPORT
HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
The program primarily serves high-risk young offenders, between the ages of 13 and 17. Exceptions may be made for older youth that are still under a youth probation order after they turn 18.
Referrals to the program are initially screened for eligibility by the Youth Probation Officer or Team Leader, then forwarded to and screened by the ARC Program Director. This program is in Kelowna Penticton and in the Kootenay region.
HOW LONG DOES THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM WORK WITH YOUTH?
Duration of service is typically outlined by the judicial system as an alternative sentence.
THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM COMPONENT PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE-TO-CUSTODY SENTENCING OPTION FOR YOUTH IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW, AND/OR SUPPORTS THE RE-INTEGRATION OF YOUGN OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOWING A PERIOD IN CUSTODY; ASSISTING YOUTH TO ADDRESS FACTORS LEADING TO THEIR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOURS AND IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONING IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT AND MONITORING IS PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN COMPLYING WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR PROBATION ORDER, AND THE SERVICE ASSISTS THE YOUTH PROBATION TEAM IN PROVIDING SUPERVISION TO HIGH-RISK YOUNG OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
WHAT IS THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM?
THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM COMPONENT PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE-TO-CUSTODY SENTENCING OPTION FOR YOUTH IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW, AND/OR SUPPORTS THE RE-INTEGRATION OF YOUNG OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOLLOWING A PERIOD IN CUSTODY; ASSISTING YOUTH TO ADDRESS FACTORS LEADING TO THEIR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOURS AND IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONING IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT AND MONITORING IS PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN COMPLYING WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR PROBATION ORDER, AND THE SERVICE ASSISTS THE YOUTH PROBATION TEAM IN PROVIDING SUPERVISION TO HIGH-RISK YOUNG OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
THE FOCUS IS TO HELP THE YOUTH INCREASE THEIR:
WHAT SERVICES DO WE PROVIDE?
HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
The program primarily serves high-risk young offenders, between the ages of 13 and 17. Exceptions may be made for older youth that are still under a youth probation order after they turn 18.
Referrals to the program are initially screened for eligibility by the Youth Probation Officer or Team Leader, then forwarded to and screened by the ARC Program Director. This program is in Kelowna Penticton and in the Kootenay region.
HOW LONG DOES THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION PROGRAM WORK WITH YOUTH?
Duration of service is typically outlined by the judicial system as an alternative sentence.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kelly Stewart, Program Director (Kelowna Penticton)
250 763 2977
kstewart@arcprograms.com
Jen Mair, Program Coordinator (Kootenays)
250 365-5800
jmair@arcprograms.com