Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award 2025

The Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award recognizes police-led initiatives that use innovative approaches when working with youth in contact with the criminal justice system. The award includes a $10,000 funding award to the successful police service or community organization, with the Department of Justice Canada covering travel costs for one representative from the winning initiative. It is presented in collaboration with national policing bodies and aims to celebrate innovative policing and creative responses to youth crime.

Certificate of recognition and $10,000 in funding; travel costs for one representative from the winning initiative may be covered by the Department of Justice Canada.

Nominations are accepted for initiatives active or started between January 1 and December 31, 2024, and may be submitted by police services, community groups, or justice officials; individuals may nominate themselves or colleagues.

Nominations must include a signed letter from the Chief of Police or commanding officer and may include supporting materials; submit the nomination form to the provided email address or visit the official page for details.