Ontario Custody Review Board

The Applicant, an Indigenous youth, sought a review of the Provincial Director's decision to transfer him from an open custody facility to a secure detention facility following an incident where he pushed a staff member.

The Custody Review Board assessed the youth's educational, peer relationship, anger management, substance use, family connection, trauma, and cultural needs.

The Board found that the secure detention facility could appropriately meet all of the youth's needs and confirmed the Provincial Director's placement decision.

The young person applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of her placement at a secure detention facility, seeking a transfer to a different facility closer to her father.

The Board reviewed her needs, including proximity to family, mental health support, safety from self-harm, and educational requirements.

The Board found that the current facility was appropriate to meet her needs, noting her stabilization, engagement with staff and programs, and access to necessary medical and mental health support.

The application for transfer was dismissed and the placement was confirmed.

The Applicant, a young person in open custody, applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of his placement at a facility outside his home community.

He sought a transfer to a facility in his home community to facilitate his reintegration plan, which included post-secondary education and community supports.

The Board found that the current placement was not appropriate to meet the Applicant's needs for rehabilitation and reintegration, as it interrupted his access to established community supports and his release plan.

The Board recommended that the Applicant be transferred to the requested facility in his home community.

The young person applied to the Custody Review Board seeking a transfer from a secure custody facility to a smaller facility closer to his family.

The Board reviewed the youth's needs, including his academic progress, behaviour, and family visiting circumstances.

The Board found that the current facility was meeting the youth's programming needs and that the distance was not a barrier to family visits.

The Board confirmed the Provincial Director's decision to place the youth at the current facility.

The applicant, a young person, applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of the Provincial Director's decision to place him in a secure detention facility.

The applicant sought a transfer to an open facility closer to his family to facilitate in-person visits and manage his anxiety.

The Board reviewed the applicant's history, mental health needs, and behaviour, noting his struggles with emotional regulation, self-injurious behaviour, and need for stabilization.

The Board concluded that the secure facility was appropriate to meet the applicant's personal, mental health, and educational needs, and confirmed the Provincial Director's placement decision.

The Applicant, a youth detained on multiple charges, applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of his placement at a secure detention facility.

He sought a transfer to a different facility to be closer to his family and to access structured programming for substance abuse and anger management.

The Board found that the current facility lacked structured programming and was too far from the Applicant's family to allow for regular visitation and in-person support.

The Board concluded that the current placement was not appropriate to meet the Applicant's needs and recommended his transfer to the requested facility.

The Applicant, a youth charged with multiple offences including robbery and breach of house arrest, applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of his placement at a secure detention facility.

He sought a transfer to an open detention facility to be in a less restrictive environment.

The Board considered the Applicant's needs, including his diagnoses of autism and ADHD, his need to maintain family relationships, and his educational requirements.

The Board found that a transfer to open custody would potentially increase the risk to the community and that the structure and supervision of the secure facility were appropriate to meet his needs.

The Board recommended that the Applicant remain at the secure facility.

The applicant youth sought a review of his placement at a secure detention facility, requesting a transfer to a different facility closer to his primary family support.

The youth had been moved because his preferred facility temporarily transitioned to an all-female designation.

The Custody Review Board found that the current placement was not appropriate to meet the youth's needs, given the significant distance from his home community and the financial barriers preventing his family support from visiting in person.

The Board recommended that the youth be transferred back to his preferred facility as soon as it resumes accepting male youth.

The applicant, a youth in secure custody, applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of the Provincial Director's decision transferring him to a larger facility.

The applicant sought a return to his previous, smaller facility, citing better relationships and less conflict.

The Board found that the current facility met the applicant's needs, offering relevant trades programming and proximity to his family, and noted the applicant had adapted well without conflict.

The Provincial Director's decision was confirmed.

The applicant, a young person serving a custody sentence for manslaughter, applied to the Custody Review Board for a review of his placement at a secure custody facility.

He sought a transfer to a different facility to be closer to his family and to access more programming and trades education.

The Board found that the current facility was not appropriate to meet his needs for education, programming, peer interaction, and family proximity.

The Board recommended that the applicant be transferred to a facility closer to his family that offers access to trades programs and a more suitable peer group.