Intensive Support and Supervision Program

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.

 

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

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.