Supporting youth
Arrell Youth
Centre
Arrell Youth Centre (AYC) is 16 bed, secure custody and detention program for young males aged 12-18, who have been found guilty of an offence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act or have been charged of committing an offense that is serious in nature so that the young person cannot remain in the community under their own recognizance. Banyan’s strong infrastructure supports high-risk youth who have been placed by the court into AYC. Specialized programs and services offer youth new learning opportunities to increase their skills and abilities, improve and change negative behaviour, increase youth engagement with supports and decrease re-offending to ensure public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the Arrell Youth Center located?
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How does Banyan support youth at AYC?
Banyan promotes the successful reintegration of youth back into their communities by providing cognitive-based pro-social programming and skill-based recreational activities that promote self-esteem and challenge existing thought processes. Our multidisciplinary clinical support team and staff work closely with the youth, mentoring and caring for them with the utmost respect and dignity.
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Our Governing Law and Ministry Support
On April 1, 2003, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) came into force. The YCJA provides the legislative framework for Canada’s youth justice system. Amendments adopted by Parliament in 2012 aimed to strengthen the ways in which the youth justice system deals with repeat and violent offenders.
Our AYC program and services fall under the mandate of the MCCSS. Its mission is to strive to make a difference for children and at-risk youth in Ontario by improving outcomes through supporting a continuum of evidence-based programming and building strong partnerships with youth, families, communities and governments. AYC divested to Banyan from the MCCSS in 1999.
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What people
are saying
“The staff are very helpful & care about our wellbeing.”
“There are great supports. Everything is taken seriously.”