Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Youth Justice Assessment Clinic
Record #:
CMH0163
Last Modified:
21 May 2019
Last Full Update:
21 May 2019
Record Details
| Social Media | Website: www.camh.ca/en/hospital/care_program_and_services/child_youth_and_family_program/Pages/guide_adolescent_service.aspx |
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Description & Services
| Description | Judges, lawyers and probation officers working within the youth justice system typically refer youth to the clinic under Section 34 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Once a referral is received, a staff person is assigned to coordinate work with the client. The assessment will begin by gathering information about the youth, his or her family, and any court-related issues. The assessment also involves interviews with the client and their parents/caregivers, questionnaire completion and gathering information from other involved professionals. The objective of the assessment is to understand the client’s situation, history and factors that might protect them from further antisocial behaviour or put them at risk for other problems. The assessment reports typically include mental health assessments, cognitive and academic assessments, and assessments focused on issues related to a youth’s criminal behaviour. The assessment reports also provide the court with concrete treatment plans and specific regional resources in order to best meet the varied needs of the youth. Types of Treatment and Services Offered *court-ordered assessments for youth *recommendations to courts, families and agencies *treatment referrals to community agencies |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
| Application | Judges, lawyers and probation services in the court system refer youth under the Criminal Justice System |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | Intergenerational Building 80 Workman Way, 5th Flr Toronto, ON M6J 1H4 |
| Intersection | Queen and Ossington |
| Office Phone | 416-535-8501 ext 30512 |
| Fax | 416-979-4996 |
| cheryl.hill@camh.ca | |
| Website | www.camh.net |
| Primary Contact | Cheryl Hill, Clinic Secretary; Phone: ext 34952; Email: cheryl.hill@camh.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Dr Tracey Skilling, Staff Psychologist; Phone: ext 34578 |
Other Details
| Print Material | Brochure |
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Assessments ; Behavioural disorders ; Children ; Legal counselling ; Legal information ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Sexual offences ; Youth |