General Alternative Measures Program
The General Alternative Measures Program is a diversion program, focused on repairing harm to victims of crime and the community. This restorative justice program aims to be fair, in the sense that it takes into account the needs of victims and accused. Équijustice supervises these measures and makes sure to support them in the implementation of these.
Objectives of the program
Victims participation
Repairing wrongdoings
Awareness of the accused
Roles of partners
Ministry of Justice (Quebec)
Designer of the General Alternative Measures Program (GAMP)
Director of criminal and penal prosecutions
Determine the accused's eligibility for the program and make the necessary representations before the court
Crime victims assisant centre
Provides front-line services to anyone who is the victim of a crime
Ministry of Public Security (Quebec)
The Correctional Services of Quebec verify the accused's eligibility for the GAMP: recognition of his responsibility and his willingness to collaborate in alternative measures
Alternative measures administered by Équijustice
Reparation to the victim
Reparation made to the community
Awareness activity for the accused
Offenders
Have you been admitted to a program and you have accepted to participate? Équijustice will be in attendance to ensure the process run smoothly.
Listen
Your point of view will be considered so that your commitment to the victim or to your community is related to the meaning of reparation for you.
Accompany
Équijustice will accompany you throughout the process of your measure. Your skills and motivation will contribute to its success.
Support
We will be at your side by putting at the partner organization at your disposal that collaborate with us and we will facilitate your approach by our availability.
You can find the details on the website of the Ministère de la Justice du Québec
Victims
As a first step, you will be contacted by a Crime and Victims Assistance Center (CAVAC). A member of their staff will inform you about the GAMP and will see with you if you wish to obtain information on a possible verbal exchange with the accused. If you agree to participate, Équijustice will facilitate this verbal exchange respecting the rights and differences of each.
Listen
We will create a time for your expectations and concerns to be considered for the steps that will be taken.
Accompany
The reasons you have chosen to commit to this process and the expectations you seek to satisfy will be at the center of our work.
Support
Our role would be to organize respectful and safe verbal exchanges. Our total support will be offered throughout this process.
You can find the details on the website of the Ministère de la Justice du Québec