Every young person matters.
We connect adult volunteers in a positive way with young people who are facing challenges in their lives, some who are already involved with the criminal justice system. Our approach is always strength focused, seeing beyond what’s wrong to nurture what’s strong. Our impact is young people who feel valued and supported to be a part of our community in a meaningful way.
Every day, we witness young people gain confidence and hope for a brighter future when their strengths are recognized and invested in. Since 1996 the Calgary Youth Justice Society has helped youth find what is strong in their lives through programs proven to build resilience, reduce risk and nurture community connections.
Young people contribute to, and flourish in, safe, caring communities.
Calgary Youth Justice Society engages communities with young people to foster choices and opportunities that build upon their strengths, diverting them from crime. Calgary Youth Justice Society programs support young people who are vulnerable to risk-taking and criminal activities.
A relentless pursuit of strengths
A meaningful relationship with adult volunteers
A positive connection to community
With respect, gratitude, and accountability, Calgary Youth Justice Society acknowledges the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations, the Îyârhe Nakoda Nation, Tsuut’ina Nation, the Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 & 6, and we honour all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
We see and celebrate the many strengths of Indigenous people and commit to reflect upon and change our ways of knowing, being, and doing so that we can truly work towards reconciliation in a meaningful way.
