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Section 6 of the Act requires police officers to consider extrajudicial measures and to refer cases to community agencies and programs when appropriate. Community Accountability Programs (CAPs) are funded by the Province of British Columbia and offer alternatives to the traditional justice system. | |||
Many CAPs accept criminal case referrals from the police as well as the community. The programs use Restorative Justice principles. Restorative Justice is a philosophy that aims to address the harms caused by criminal acts and work towards a resolution for the offender, victim, and community. While approaches may vary across programs, many use one-to-one facilitation, talking circles and conferences to work towards a confidential resolution that does not result in a criminal record for the person who has caused harm. To participate, the youth offender must take responsibility for their actions. The participation of other parties, such as victims, parents, and community members may depend on the case and the CAP. | |||
=== 2. Extrajudicial Sanctions === | === 2. Extrajudicial Sanctions === | ||
