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Title:

The Transitional School for Transformation: Socioculturally Reflective Models of Support

Agreement Number:

12814329

Agreement Value:

$704,700.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The Transitional School for Transformation: Socioculturally Reflective Models of Support is a three-year pilot project led by Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education (YAAACE) offering educational supports and other individualized culturally responsive programming in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto to justice-involved youth, particularly Black youth. Examples of the programming to be offered include gang exit programs, substance abuse and mental health supports, educational training, and employment opportunities. As part of its project’s objectives, YAAACE will also aim to enhance cross-agency service coordination and collaboration for more effective synergies between the education, the justice system, and other institutions for better outcomes for these youth. The youth will be connected with case managers with relevant lived experiences to provide mentorship and guidance for systemic navigation.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Collaboration by project partners on learnings and promising practices

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M3N3A1

Reference Number:

119-2023-2024-Q4-00432

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

1720845

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
National Anti-Drug Strategy

Recipient's Legal Name:

YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMICS ATHLETICS AND CHARACTER EDUCATION

Federal Riding Name:

Humber River--Black Creek

Federal Riding Number:

35121

Program:

Youth Justice Fund

Program Purpose:

The Youth Justice Fund provides grants and contributions to projects that encourage a more effective youth justice system, respond to emerging youth justice issues and enable greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system.