The Government of Canada and Government of Ontario are announcing five new youth justice centre satellite locations in Toronto that will help improve access to legal and community supports for at-risk youth across the city. The new youth justice centre satellite locations will support a joint commitment to keep communities safe and increase access to justice for those who need it most.
In collaboration with the Ontario Court of Justice, the new locations will build on work to transform the youth justice system in Toronto. The five satellite locations are in addition to a new location at the Ontario Court of Justice - Toronto courthouse and will deliver early intervention and wraparound supports to help break the cycle of offending. In partnership with the community, the expanded centres will promote community safety, reduce reoffending and enhance access to justice for Black and racialized young persons and families.
The new locations build on the success of the youth justice approach developed in the Toronto Northwest Justice Centre. They are part of a joint investment to address escalating gun crime and violence that often involves youth. This includes the federal government's overall investment of $13 million over four years in support of Ontario's four justice centres, including London, Toronto Northwest, Toronto Downtown East, Kenora and the development of a fifth centre in Barrie.
The justice centres project is one of over 18 multi-ministry initiatives funded under Ontario's five-year Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy. Justice centres receive $2.9 million in provincial funding per year.
