A program similar to Dauphin-At-Risk-Teen is being formed to help adults work better with agencies around town.
The adult program is called Restart, and it’s going to help those aged 18 to 29.
“The objective is to reduce recidivism, basically no longer engaging in negative behaviours. That’s where we see hopefully, if the client is involved in this, a reduction in vandalism, petty crime, truancy with school, better family relationships, it depends on what the need of the client is, but those are the essential ones.”
Lori Bicklmeier is hoping to start April 1st once the reporting requirements for Justice are confirmed.
Through planned approached clients will set goals, plan steps to reach those to refrain from further involvement in problem behaviour.
“I think it would be important to know that it’s not an overnight fix. It’s something that is ongoing, and the clients that we have in our program have multiple complex issues that can go back a long way.” Bicklmeier continues, “Our goal is to continue to support these individuals in bettering their own lives so they can be healthy contributing members to their community.”
Some clients may have been involved with the youth program. This program’s specific criteria mandates they have involvement with a policing agency, the courts, and be already on a probation order.
