Apr 6, 2022
Recidivism is a term used in the justice system for people of all ages. It describes a person’s relapse into criminal behaviour or reoffence within three years of release. Combatting recidivism is the primary goal in the youth justice system. Youth programs are...
Mar 31, 2022
Whether you’ve heard it in team meetings or felt it yourself, burnout is a prominent concern for most of us today. When you work in a frontline role that regularly takes a lot of emotional investment, burnout is a daily risk. Alexis is a Community Support Worker...
Mar 16, 2022
Our vision is to see youth flourish into their best selves, and we recognize there is no one-size-fits-all approach to this journey. We built our music program for this exact reason. What is Fernie’s Island Road music program? One of our favourite growth opportunities...
Jan 7, 2022
February 26th is coming quickly, and we have two options to ensure everyone is comfortable participating and has fun. Most importantly, no matter, how you join us on event day, you will leave a positive impact on at-risk youth. The Coldest Night of the Year is about...
Dec 15, 2021
Wow… 2021. As we come to a close on another year full of the unexpected, we want to take the time to reflect on its successes and challenges. We must recognize Fernie’s frontline staff and how they went above and beyond to care beyond reason no matter what. With a...