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Board Members

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Kevin Cosgrove

Kevin Cosgrove

Board President

IT Specialist

Brandon Pottie

Brandon Pottie

Vice President

Director of Operations at Community Living

Kyle Essery

Kyle Essery

Member At Large

Educator and Coach

Alyssa Diluca

Alyssa Diluca

Member At Large

Aleksandar Ilijoski

Aleksandar Ilijoski

Member At Large

Meeta Huggins

Meeta Huggins

Member At Large

Bianca Jackson

Bianca Jackson

Member At Large

Karel DeGraaf

Karel DeGraaf

Member At Large

Charles Lorway

Charles Lorway

Member At Large

Staff Members

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Joanna Conrad

Joanna Conrad

Executive Director

B.A. Hons

Vivian Hawe

Vivian Hawe

Youth Justice Case Manager and Group Facilitator

B.A. Hons. - Social Justice and Legal Studies, B.Ed. Hons.

Domonique Lauzon

Domonique Lauzon

Youth Justice Case Manager and R.E.S.E.T. Program Facilitator

MACP, B.A. Hons, CYW, CMIP

Aaron Csele

Aaron Csele

Family Engagement Coordinator

B.A. Hons. - Psychology, J.D.

Samantha Ryan

Samantha Szcyrek

Family Engagement Coordinator

B.A. Hons. - Communication, M.Ed.

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FAQ

What ages does Youth Diversion serve?

Youth Diversion supports children, youth and young adults, ages 6 - 26. Some supports are designed for specific age groups, while others can be adapted based on individual needs. If you are unsure whether someone is eligible, contact us or submit a referral and our team can help determine the appropriate next step.

What happens after I submit a referral?

A member of the Youth Diversion team will review the referral and connect with the client and/or caregiver to learn more about their needs. From there, we determine the most appropriate support, program, or service plan.

Is Youth Diversion only for young people involved with police or the justice system?

No. Youth Diversion provides both youth justice services and prevention/early-intervention supports. Clients may be referred by families, schools, community partners, healthcare professionals, police, or other sources depending on the service.

Who can make a referral to Youth Diversion?

Referrals may come from parents and caregivers, schools, police, community partners, healthcare professionals, or through self-referral, depending on the service.

Do I need to know which program to refer someone to?

No. You are referring to Youth Diversion, not selecting a program yourself. Our team will help identify the most appropriate support based on the individual's needs, strengths, circumstances and goals.

Does Youth Diversion offer presentations and workshops?

Yes. We offer presentations and workshops for schools, children and youth, parents and caregivers, professionals, organizations and community groups. Topics include digital safety, bullying, substance awareness, financial literacy, professionalism and customized topics.