Young Offenders Services

710-1874 Scarth Street
 Regina, SK
 S4P 4B3
 Phone: (306) 787-5699
 Fax: (306) 787-0676
 webteam@justice.gov.sk.ca

The Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), deals with youth ages 12 to 17 who break federal laws. In Saskatchewan, the Young Offenders Services division is responsible for administering the provisions in the Act, and ensuring the programs and services outlined in it are available.

The main objectives of Young Offenders programs and services are to:

• hold youth accountable for their unlawful behaviour;
• ensure society is protected from youth who offend, particularly dangerous youth or chronic repeat offenders; and
• work with youth to reduce the likelihood they will re-offend.

Cases involving youth who offend are heard in Youth Court, which has sole authority in determining the young person's sentence, with options that include Secure and Open Custody, Alternative Measures, Judicial Interim Release and Supervision of Community-based Orders. All programs and services are developed and delivered with community safety in mind.