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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Learn about custody and programs that promote positive behaviour and help prepare youth to reintegrate into the community.
Youth in corrections are between the ages of 12 and 17 who have been accused or found guilty of breaking the law.
In Alberta, the Correctional Services division oversees young persons who are:
The division also works with other areas of government to provide programs to support a young person's personal development including:
Depending on their sentence and placement, a young person may serve their sentence in a designated youth custody facility.
While a young person is serving a custody sentence, they are provided with programs and support to help promote positive behaviour change and reintegration into the community.
These programs include:
You need to know the youth’s Offender Records and Correctional Administration (ORCA) number to make a deposit.
You can deposit money into a youth’s:
The quickest ways to deposit money:
This deposit service is provided by Synergy and there are service charges. You can pay with a:
Learn how Synergy online and phone deposits work
Staff working at the front desk can put money directly into a youth’s accounts – there are no service charges. You can make a deposit with:
There are rules about sending money to a youth – check with the facility.
Connect with the Custody Operations branch:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-4703
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Address:
Custody Operations branch
10th Floor, John E. Brownlee Building
10365 97 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3W7
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