Learn about youth sentencing and probation

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