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Dalhousie Youth Support Services

Dalhousie Youth Support Services seeks to provide a nurturing, safe environment for clients having been in conflict with the criminal justice system. The structured program will afford the client the opportunity to develop and enhance skills.

Brief History

-Dalhousie Youth Support Services is a non-profit organization located in Peterborough, Ontario.

-It operates under the supervision of a Board of Directors made up of members of the community

-Dalhousie Youth Support Services has been operating in Peterborough since 1988. Until 2004, it operated under the direction of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Peterborough) and was known as St. Vincent de Paul Home. St. Vincent de Paul Home was an open custody facility for youth.

Dalhousie Youth Support Services has 4 programs:

The Attendance Centre
Reintegration and Community Support
Extra-Judicial Measures

Extra-Judicial Sanctions

-Dalhousie Youth Support Services is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Division

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Feedback About Programs

Feedback from Parents

-My sons self confidence has improved and he controls his temper better, his dad has noticed a change in him too.

-Your program is excellent, should be more accessible to kids before they go to court.

-I am thrilled with your program. I couldn't believe the difference in my son's behaviour/attitude since he started going there. It has been a life saver for me and my family. Everyone should be aware of the good work you do there!

-Great program, love the fact there was consistent contact between your staff and me, I always knew what was going on. Too bad all kids can't go there, so many could use your program.

Contact

Dalhousie Youth Support Services

189 Dalhousie Street PO Box 343 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6Z3 705-749-5705 info@dyss.ca

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