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St. Lawrence Youth Association, a non-profit charitable organization, focuses on young individuals entangled in the justice system. With primary funding from the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services, SLYA caters to youth between twelve and seventeen years old who are in conflict with the law or charged under the Criminal Code of Canada.

SLYA envisions every youth completing their programs with newfound confidence and readiness to thrive, aiming to eliminate recidivism. The organization offers restorative and preventive youth justice initiatives tailored to foster the growth and success of each participant as capable and empowered individuals.

Embracing traditional lands as a testament to Indigenous heritage, St. Lawrence Youth Association pays homage to the Original Peoples and their Ancestors. SLYA's commitment extends to recognizing the enduring presence and contributions of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Metis, and First Peoples from Nations across Turtle Island.

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