ISSP ACROSS CENTRAl AND NORTH ISLAND
One-to-one support for youth involved in the criminal justice system .
Our Intensive Support and Supervision Program provides one-to-one support and supervision to help youth meet their legal requirements while building routines and skills that extend beyond their involvement in the criminal justice system.
Someone who shows up.
ISSP workers provide one-to-one support and supervision. They help youth meet police and/or court conditions, but they also help with the practical things: getting to appointments, accessing healthy activities, navigating conflicts, figuring out what to do when the plan falls apart. ISSP workers support youth involved in the criminal justice system to build healthier routines and decision-making skills that improve outcomes.
Email: issp@jhsni.bc.ca
Phone: 250-338-7341
The Program
Support for youth involved in the criminal justice system.
Intensive Support and Supervision (ISSP)
One-to-one support and supervision.
Support meeting police and/or court conditions
Help building healthy routines and decision-making skills.
Connect with school, work, and family.
Provide consistent support throughout involvement with the criminal justice system.
Long-term planning support for education and career development.
Locations: Port Hardy, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Parksville, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Duncan, and surrounding communities.
Eligibility
ISSP is open to:
Youth referred by Youth Probation Officers.
How To
Get Started
STEP 01
Referral by a Youth Probation Officer
This program is only accessible through a referral by a Youth Probation Officer (YPO).
STEP 02
Referral review
The YPO will prioritize the referral based on order type, risk, and need factors.
STEP 03
Program placement
Once you are accepted, our team will connect with you and get you started in the program.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About ISSP on the North Island.
Youth who have been referred by Youth Probation Officers. This program provides intensive support and supervision for youth involved in the criminal justice system.
One-to-one supervision and support to help youth meet police and/or court conditions, build healthy routines, develop decision-making skills, and connect with school, work, and family.
Workers provide consistent support to help youth navigate legal requirements and develop healthier lifestyle choices. Youth often describe their workers as supportive, helpful, and easy to work with.
Yes. Parents and caregivers are part of the support process. Many families report that having an ISSP worker involved helps both the youth and the family navigate this time.
Support continues throughout the length of time involved in the criminal justice system or as determined by the Youth Probation Officer.
Referrals come directly through Youth Probation Officers. If you are a probation officer, you can use the ISSP Referral Form to connect a youth with services.
Port Hardy, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Parksville, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Duncan, and surrounding communities.
OUR IMPACT
“My worker does a really good job. He’s really funny and an awesome guy and I’ll really miss working with him.”
– ISSP Client