Honourable Brad Green – Minister of Justice

November 18, 2005

To Whom it may Concern:

As New Brunswick’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, I am pleased to offer my support to the Criminology and Counseling and Skills Program Initiative.

The above mentioned program is designed to equip professional counselors with the skills necessary to work effectively with at- risk youth. Our interest in this project is based upon it’s stated objectives of helping to reduce recidivism, prevent school drop-out, and improve the overall quality of life for at-risk youth in our province.

Again we are pleased to lend our support to the Criminology Counseling and Skills Program.

Yours Sincerely,

Honorable Brad Green. Q.C.

Minister

Norma Dube – Assistant Deputy Minister

Criminology Counselling Skills Collaborative Program Development

November 21, 2005

The Women’s Issue Branch and Minister Blaney’s office have recently been approached by the project applicants, Positive Heart Living Inc., to support the above-noted project proposal being submitted for your consideration.

The concept of providing training and tools to professionals who work with youth potentially at risk is of great interest in the mandated work of the branch. The project proponents have identified the community college system as a preferred delivery site for the training. The Women’s Issue Branch has agreed to work collaboratively with the organization and with relevant government departments in assessing the feasibility of using community colleges as well as possibly assisting in identifying alternative approaches if necessary.

We look forward to working with Positive Heart Living Inc. in moving this concept forward.

Norma Dube

Assistant Deputy Minister

Probation Officer/Alternative Measures Coordinator

Alternative Measures Coordinator

Community and Correction Service

Fredericton Regional Center

November 18, 2005

To Whom it may Concern:

This is to confirm that I Adam Stickles support the initiative of developing a Criminology Counseling Skills Course, which will help individuals working with at risk youth.

As a participant in the pilot study I delivered a component of the course, which addresses the Alternative Measures Program. My Fee for the conciliation and assistance to develop my component will be $1500.00. $750.00 will be in-kind contribution.

Please feel free top contact me at 444-3659 if any additional information is required.

Yours truly

Adam Stickles

Probation Officer/Alternative Measures Coordinator

Fredericton Police Force

November 3, 2005

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to confirm that I, Kimberly Quartermain, support the initiative of developing a Criminology Counseling Skills Course, which will help individuals working with at risk youth.

As a participant in the pilot study, I delivered a component of the course, which addressed the Youth Criminal Justice Act. My fee for the consultation and assistance to develop my component will be $1500.00. $750.00 will be an in-kind contribution.

Please feel free to contact me at 506-450-0599 if any additional information is required.

Yours truly,

Cpl. Kimberly Quartermain

Addiction Services

November 17, 2005

To Whom it may Concern:

This letter is to confirm that I fully support the initiative which is being proposed by Positive Heart Living in the development of a Criminology Counseling and Skills Course. It is my understanding and as an instructor in the pilot study, this program will be of benefit to all grass root workers, professionals, and enable them to intervene with the appropriate initiative which will provide a safety net for these youth in our province.

As a community social worker with Addiction Services, I am prepared to offer consultation on addiction specifically interventions for issues such as smoking and gambling. Appropriate counseling interventions and appropriate questions will be part of my presentation.. My fee for this is $3000.00 and my in kind donation for this project is $1500.00.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information.

Signed,

Tony DeCourcey, L.Ed., R.S.W.

Community Social Worker

Addiction Services

RCMP

National Crime Prevention Center

Proposal Committee Members

November 18, 2005

To Whom it may Concern:

This is to confirm that I Karl Goguen, support the intuitive of developing the Criminology Counseling Skills course, which will help individuals working with at risk youth.

As a participant in the pilot study I delivered a component of the course, which addresses Conflict Resolution and Substance Abuse Awareness. My fee for the consultation will be $1500.00 per course; 750 will be in-kind contribution. I will work in partnership with the organization to ensure a quality program is designed.

Yours Truly,

Karl H. Goguen

Coordinator of Conflict Resolution and Alternative

Dispute Resolution

EAP Agent

RCMP

Fredericton Community Crime Prevention Council

November 9, 2005

To Whom it may Concern:

The Fredericton Community Crime Prevention Council is pleased to offer it’s support to the Criminology Counseling and Skills Program Initiative.

As a crime prevention council, we support initiatives, which will build the assets of a safe, healthy and prosperous community. This initiative has the potential to offer a program, which will provide proper counseling certification to professionals currently working with at-risk youth in an effort to prevent recidivism and school drop out. We realize that programs, which enhance the skills of front-line workers meeting the needs of the at-risk youth population is a good investment in our community.

In that regard, we are pleased to lend our support to the Criminology Counseling and Skills Program.

Sincerely,

Joanne Thomson

Chairperson

Fredericton Community Crime Prevention Council

River Valley Health

November 14, 2005

To Whom it may Concern:

Addiction Services is pleased to be able to support the Criminology Counseling and Skills Program Initiative.

The community needs to be able to have the capacity to make it a healthier safe place to live. All of us need to work in partnership to help improve the quality of life for all citizens. Increasing capacities for those working with at risk populations such as youth certainly carries our endorsement.

This initiative can be beneficial not only to counselors, professionals, clients, but the community as a whole.

Sincerely,

Gordon Skead

Regional Director Addiction Services