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Court Clinic ProgramOur Court Clinic Program assesses youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years who have been charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. These assessments assist Criminal and Family Court judges in the Region of Peel with sentencing these youth.
Who is eligible for this program?
We assess youth 12 to 18 years of age, living in the Region of Peel
- who are charged with an offence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and
- who are referred for mental health assessment by a presiding judge.
If our Court Clinic Program is considered the most accessible for the family, we also will assess youth not living in the Region of Peel who are charged with committing an offence while in the Region of Peel.
What do we do?
After the referral to our Court Clinic Program, we assess the youth by
- interviewing the youth and the family or legal guardian,
- doing psychological testing and a family assessment,
- integrating information from other relevant service providers, and
- doing a psychiatric evaluation when indicated.
We prepare and submit the report to the Court. This report summarizes the assessment and offers recommendations about the youth and his or her family or guardian. Our clinic staff may also consult on the youth’s case with Probation Services.
How can you access our program?
Peel Children’s Centre operates the Court Clinic Program as an agent of the court, which manages the referral process.
