Ontario’s Youth Justice Task Force
- Ministry
- Children, Community and Social Services
- Address
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315 Front Street, 4th Floor
Toronto
M7A0B8 - Phone
- 416-325-5225
- Background
- Order in Council 583/2023 (opens a new window)
- Function
The Task Force will provide advice and recommendations to the Minister on how to address several emerging systemic trends within Ontario’s youth justice system including:
• Emerging adults (18-24-years-old)
• Increasing case complexity
• Staffing complements and capacity
• Federal legislative limitations- Membership
The Task Force shall consist of no more than 8 members (including the Chair) appointed by the Minister.
- Qualifications
The members of the Task Force will have experience with youth justice and/or its clients or related sectors as well as with working with evidence-based initiatives and/or research. Additional skills include problem-solving, critical thinking, a willingness to challenge the status quo and a diversity of viewpoints.
- Term
The members of the Task Force, including the Chair, shall serve at the Minister’s pleasure for a period ending no later than April 26, 2024.
- Meetings
- Meetings will be determined by the Youth Justice Task Force.
- Remuneration
The members of the Task Force, including the Chair, shall be eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the Management Board of Cabinet Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.
Appointments & Vacancies
| No. | Position | Member | Term | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chair (Part-Time) | |||
| 2. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
| 3. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
| 4. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
| 5. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
| 6. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
| 7. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
| 8. | Member (Part-Time) |