NEW – Request a Pardon from the National Parole Board

A pardon allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are law-abiding citizens for a prescribed number of years, to have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records. [...]

You do not need a lawyer or representative to apply for a pardon. This will not accelerate the review of your application or convey a special status on it. The NPB treats all applications in the same way. For step-by-step instructions on applying for a pardon, consult the Pardon Application Guide.

National Parole Board – Pardons and Clemency

Youth Gang Exit

Breaking the Cycle is all about helping young people avoid getting involved in gangs or getting out of gangs if they are already involved. Participants include males and females, ages 15 – 23, who are or have been involved in a youth gang and are currently unemployed or not attending school. They are committed to participating in the Project, and to honouring cooperative group norms and agreements.