Street Level Violence
On Point Program
Youturn –Youth Support Services provides targeted services to young people between the ages of 12-21 who are at high risk of involvement in street level violence through the On Point program.
You can also call to learn more about our referral process (613) 789-0123. Leave a message and our intake worker with get back to you. This is a non-emergency line.
The On Point program is a street level violence program for youth between 12-21. Delivered in partnership with the John Howard Society of Ottawa, the program provides intervention services to support gang involved youth and/or youth at risk of future involvement in street level violence.
street level violence and intervention services are provided based on the needs and strengths of each youth, family and community. Intervention services include the provision of individualized community based counselling for youth and their families. Prevention services are aimed at limiting future street level violence involvement.
Intensive intervention supports are provided by Youturn – Youth Support youth workers, and prevention services are delivered by trained facilitators through our partner, the John Howard Society of Ottawa.
On Point Program Service Model
The street level violence program model provides intensive services for youth, their siblings and families targeting a reduction in recidivism and future gang involvement.
Holistic support for families is provided through individualized counselling, increasing access to education, training and employment opportunities, supporting health relationships, assistance with substance abuse and/or mental health, and support for parents and family members to enhance their abilities and skills to be an active participant in preventing their children from further involvement in criminal activity.