Custody Services is responsible for youth who are detained at the Young Offenders Facility that are:
- pre-trial detention; or
- secure- and open-custody supervision.
Programming during the sentencing may include:
- sports and recreation;
- fitness and nutrition;
- academic;
- First Nations culture; and
- life skills.
Youth sentencing:
- holds youth accountable for their actions;
- protects communities; and
- is guided by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The goals of sentencing are to rehabilitate and reintegrate youth into the community.
Sentencing options include:
- a reprimand, similar to a warning;
- an absolute discharge;
- a conditional discharge, supervision may be imposed;
- a fine up to $1,000;
- an order to pay compensation or special damages with the youth's ability to pay taken into consideration;
- an order for the restitution of property;
- an order to perform up to 240 hours of community service;
- up to 2 years probation;
- an order that youth attend a non-residential program (Youth Achievement Centre, Whitehorse only);
- compensation to the victim;
- taking away privileges;
- support and monitoring by a youth worker;
- residence approved by the court;
- custody in caregiver home;
- secure custody and supervision at the Young Offenders Facility;
- custody and conditional supervision; or
- intensive rehabilitative custody and supervision at the Young Offenders Facility.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, adult sentences may be given for youth found guilty of offences, such as:
- murder;
- attempted murder;
- manslaughter;
- aggravated sexual assault;
- serious, repeat violent offences; or
- other serious offences.
Youth Probation provides support and supervision to:
- youth;
- families;
- victims; and
- communities.
We do this with a case-management system that complies with Youth Criminal Justice Act court orders.
Youth between the ages of 12 and 17, who have pre-charge and post-charge involvement with the justice system, may be supervised through programs such as:
- extrajudicial sanctions;
- probation;
- community court orders; or
- custody and community supervision orders.
In Yukon communities, youth probation services are provided by regional social workers.
Learn about how you can help a child going through the justice system.
Carcross
Phone: 867-821-2920
Carmacks and the North Klondike Highway
Phone: 867-863-5800
Haines Junction
Phone: 867-634-2203
Teslin
Phone: 867-390-2588
Watson Lake
Phone: 867-536-2232
Dawson City
Phone: 867-993-7890
Faro
Phone: 867-994-2749
Mayo and Elsa
Phone: 867-996-2283
Old Crow
Phone: 867-993-7890
Pelly Crossing
Phone: 867-996-2283
Ross River
Phone: 867-969-3200
If you have questions phone 867-667-8990, or toll-free in Yukon, Nunavut and NWT 1-800-661-0408 extension 8990.