- Description
- COVID-19 (23 June 2020): There are no interruptions to these services.
Alternative to the criminal justice system for the person who has committed a non-violent, minor offense.
The assessment interview is conducted in order to understand the reason(s) why the client committed the offense. This process allows the caseworker to address needs and concerns which led up to the errant behaviour. Single options could be utilized, or in some cases combinations could be used to more efficiently deal with the client's circumstances.
Programs/options include:- Community Service Work
- Shoplifting Prevention Program
- Restitution
- Letter of Apology/Donation
- Other Referrals
- Eligibility
- Adults 18 years and older
- no criminal record or outstanding charges
- reasonable and probable grounds to lay a criminal charge
- non-violent, minor offenses
- offender must admit responsibility for the offense
- assessment by the Diversion office
- Application Process
- Referrals through the Ottawa Police Service
- Office
- 613-234-7256
- Crisis
- 613-407-1399
- Fax
- 613-233-3683
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- sam_cabrillana@saobc.org
- Languages
- English, French, Please note all programs and documentations are bilingual.
- Contact
- Sam Cabrillana, Coordinator
- Fees
- Service - $100, sliding fee scale for those with a low income (2020)
- Documents Required
- As per the application process
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
- Last Updated On
- December 9, 2021
- Address
- Ottawa Court House; 161 Elgin St, Suite 1059
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Cross street: Elgin Ave and Laurier Ave
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:00 am to 4:00 pmTue8:00 am to 4:00 pmWed8:00 am to 4:00 pmThu8:00 am to 4:00 pmFri8:00 am to 4:00 pm
COVID19: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm - Service Area(s)
- Ottawa
