Prince George Youth Custody Center

Affiliations

Bowron Place

Bowron Place

Facilitated by: Center staff
Description: In this program (on PGYCC site) there is an emphasis on peer counseling and staff / resident interaction. The program is balanced between education, work, community service and rehabilitation / recreation. Temporary absences and group outings help facilitate community contact - also family reintegration, community service, work experience, rehabilitation (Drug & Alcohol, Narcotics Anonymous / Alcoholics Anonymous, Forensic Counseling) are in place.

The main idea behind this program is to assist residents in developing positive living and personal growth. To help youths to set and achieve positive personal goals and develop a link with community based programs and resources. In a sense it's an introduction to positive lifestyles and healthy living using goal setting as a tool for success.

Chaplaincy

Facilitated by: Chaplain (staff)
The Chaplaincy program provides pastoral/religious/spiritual care through a variety of Chaplaincy services. The chaplain maintains a pastoral presence in the institution and offers pastoral counseling, religious services and Bible studies on a regular basis. He also coordinates pastoral care volunteers, supervises church outings, ensures that religious/spiritual services are available to all, arranges visits/services for those requesting ministry from specific faith/spiritual groups, liaisons with community religious leaders and provides case management input. The chaplain is seen as representing the spiritual dimension of life and is available to minister to both residents and staff.

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