If you are injured because of a crime, and you reported the crime to the police, you may be able to get money to help recover some of the expenses or losses your injury caused. The types of crimes and injuries eligible for compensation are defined in the Victims of Crime Act and...
What is the Sexual Offence Assessment and Treatment Program? The purpose of this program is to provide assessment and treatment to adults and adolescents who have been convicted of a sexual crime. Individuals who are at risk of committing a sexual offence may also be considered...
The Turning Point Program is an intimate partner violence (IPV) intervention/counselling program primarily for men involved in the criminal justice system. Is there a fee for this program? There is no fee. What is included in the program? Through weekly sessions, program...
What is a Pre-Sentence Report? A Pre-Sentence Report is a report ordered by the Court and prepared by a Probation Officer which contains information on an offender’s character, education, family history, work experience, attitude, physical health, mental health, addiction issues...
What is Alternative Measures? Alternative Measures is a program that diverts adults from the criminal court system while still holding them accountable for a criminal code offence. Who decides if my charge can go Alternative Measures? On PEI, the Police and/or Crown Attorney’s...
What is a Conditional Sentence Order? A Conditional Sentence Order is a court order which sentences a person to custody but allows them to serve the sentence in the community, provided they comply with strict supervisory conditions imposed by the Court, such as those with...
What is a Fine Option program? A Fine Option program allows an individual the option of paying a fine, in part or whole, through the performance of Community Service Work. Community Service Work is volunteer hours performed for non-profit community organizations or municipalities...
What is a Probation Order? A Probation Order is a court order which requires an offender to comply with conditions while on Probation. All probation orders have the following standard conditions: keep the peace and be of good behaviour appear before the court when required to do...
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The Correctional Officer Training Program offers students the skills and knowledge in various areas...
What is a Pre-sentence Report? A Pre-sentence Report is a report prepared by a Youth Justice Worker and contains information on a person’s character, education, family history, work experience, attitude, etc. The Judge, the Crown Attorney, your lawyer and you will get a copy of...