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The Committee of Youth Officers for the Province of Ontario
(COYO) was formed in 1979 at the Ontario Police College, as
an association of police officers dedicated to the collection
and dissemination of child/youth crime and protection information.
Since 1979 our committee has grown and expanded to include
representatives from numerous police services, youth services workers, educators from various school boards,
Ministry representatives from Child and Youth Services, Community
Safety and Correctional Services and Education and youth workers
from the private sector. Our main objectives are:
- to promote a closer liaison on youth issues between our
members’ respective organizations on youth issues
- to promote the exchange of information and best practices
between youth officers in Ontario
- to enhance and promote closer working relationships between
police, educators and youth service workers (in the government
and private sector) and to act as a resource to government
agencies that have a mandate to protect "at-risk youth"
Recently our committee incorporated the concept of education
into our logo to emphasize the importance that education plays
in addressing the issues of "at-risk youth".
Our committee is comprised of "youth officers"
from various occupations and we continue to work towards improving
the quality of life for Ontario's youth.
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Thank you to all the 2010 Youth, Justice and Community Conference delegates.
Plans are underway to for the 2011 conference and the Awards committee is accepting nominations for the Bud Knight, Officer of the Year, Community Youth Service, and Youth Service Award.
2010 Speaker Update:
The speakers at this years conference offered insightful and supportive professional expertise relating to youth. If you wish more information regarding these speakers, web links are provided for ease of access.
Dr. Robert Brooks www.drrobertbrooks.com
This website provides an archive of articles and various writings of Dr. Brooks on the topics of resilience, self-esteem, motivation and family relationships. You are also able to sign-up for a free monthly newsletter emailed directly to your email address of choice.
Giselle Kovary www.ngenperformance.com
The Committee of Youth Officers of Ontario regrets to advise that Giselle Kovary will not permit her Presentation to be posted to COYO's website. However at the website you can access newsletters and articles relating to the topic of generational difference.
Ryan Hreljac www.ryanswell.ca
This website provides an overview of the foundation and offers a blog that follows current projects and developments.
Thanks again to all, hope to see you in 2011!!
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The Bud Knight Award is also an integral
component of our efforts to improve youth service delivery
in Ontario. It was created in 1990 in recognition of the career
of Herbert R. (Bud) Knight, an instructor at the Ontario Police
College (OPC). Bud Knight created a youth officer course at
the OPC, and over the years exhibited outstanding dedication
and commitment to training youth officers throughout the province.
He was also instrumental in creating the Committee of Youth
Officers for the Province of Ontario.
The Bud Knight Award is presented annually to a police officer
in Ontario demonstrating outstanding commitment to youth in
their community. Officer's contributions include both on and
off duty achievements. The award is presented each year at
our conference. Find out more...
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To reflect our diverse membership the Committee of Youth Officers for the Province of Ontario will have an annual “Community Award for Youth Service”. This award will be presented at our annual conference to recognize a person who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to youth in the community.
The Committee of Youth Officers will donate, on behalf of the award recipient, $1,000 to a youth service charity of their choice. Find out more...
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The Outstanding Youth Service Award is an award that is dedicated to recognizing the work
and contributions of a young person who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to his or
her peers by advocating for and taking action on youth issues in the community.
This was a new award in 2010. Find out more... |
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The Committee of Youth Officers does not monitor this
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relation to local inquiries relating to Youth and Police.
Our mailing address is:
Committee of Youth Officers
for the Province of Ontario
P.O. Box 1190
Aylmer, Ontario
N5H 2T2
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