Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program

The primary focus of the AYOP is urban Aboriginal youth aged 12 – 17, who are deemed at-risk. This includes but is not limited to:

• Living in at-risk environments
• At-risk of conflict with the law and/or at-risk of re-offending

The goal of this program is to prevent urban, at-risk Aboriginal youth from becoming involved with the law and to prevent them from re-offending by providing positive alternatives and thereby reduce the representation of Aboriginal youth in the criminal justice system. Services include:

• Anger Management
• Peer counselling supports
• Homework Help & Study Skills
• Advocacy in school and court
• Employment referral services
• Violence prevention training
• Access to Traditional Teachings, sports & recreational activities, guidance, and Youth Groups

Contact: Aboriginal Youth Outreach Worker - 519-753-5408