Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow
A Bold Vision for a Brighter Future for BIPOC Youth
reStart assists youth and their families to confidently navigate the legal and educational systems in Ontario with timely information and preventive programs.
Supporting Youth in Legal Difficulty
reStart offers timely, relevant information, compassionate assistance, and liaison services to youth while they work through the youth justice system.
Fostering Strong Relationships
We build long-lasting relationships with BIPOC youth through court support, diversion programs, and mentoring, coaching, and teaching.
Transforming Lives
The investment of time and energy and the offer of compassionate, realistic support results in youth catching a vision for a healthy future.
CURRENT CHALLENGES
What BIPOC Youth Face
Twice the rate of gang membership compared to other youth.
BIPOC youth are 4 times more likely to receive jail sentences.
A greater proportion of BIPOC youth experience suspension, expulsion, or being pushed out of school.
BIPOC youth receive longer sentences, more conditions, fewer diversions to custodial or mental health programs, and are more likely to be denied bail pre-trial.
Our Youth Deserve More
The Difference is Relationship
We focus on relationship, mentoring, building life skills and long-term success to help youth establish a positive perspective on life leading to better opportunities and a successful future.
Creating Fulfilled and Successful Lives for Our Youth Starts Here
We cannot do it alone! We need people who care about our BIPOC youth and genuinely want to make a difference. Here’s how you can be involved:
Volunteer
Join our Board of Directors
Mentor
Donate
