About the Program

Community Youth Intervention Workers are in-community workers who assist and support indigenous youth who are in conflict or at risk of becoming in conflict with the law. Working closely with Probation Officers, our workers play an important role in assisting youth as they reintegrate back into the community. Our workers act as an intermediary between youth and Probation and ensure that youth uphold their probation agreements when they return home.

Youth Intervention Workers also provide preventative programming that is open and available to all youth in a community who are interested in leading a healthy lifestyle, building new life skills, spending more time with elders, and giving back to their community. Our program aims to prevent youth from coming into contact with the law, guide youth toward a better understanding on how their behavior affects others, and to help them make reparations by giving back to the community in a positive way.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

The Community Youth Intervention Program is meant for:

  • Youth between the ages of 12-17
  • Youth who are in trouble with the law
  • Youth with probation requirements
  • Youth who are at risk of becoming involved with the law
  • Youth who are interested in developing new hobbies, skills, and giving back to their community

How we can help

The Community Youth Intervention Program is designed to:

  • Help youth develop new skills and hobbies
  • Promote higher youth self-esteem
  • Education about their community, traditions, and history
  • Connecting youth with elders and role-models

For the Community

Often times, youth on probation are required to complete community service hours. The NALSC Youth Intervention Program can help communities connect with youth who are interested in volunteering for activities such as:

  • Cutting/chopping wood for elders
  • Shoveling snow
  • Cleaning-up in the community
  • Assisting at community events
  • Helping out at schools

LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

BUILD NEW LIFE SKILLS

SPENDING TIME WITH ELDERS

GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY