Joanna Conrad

09/24/2025

09/16/2025

We’re honoured (and a little excited 🤗) to have been featured on CBC National this week!

Youth crime is a growing concern, but at Youth Diversion we know that prevention, support, and opportunity change the story for young people.

Thank you to CBC for highlighting the importance of early intervention and community-based solutions. Together, we can help youth make positive choices and build safer communities for all.

09/16/2025

09/10/2025

So proud of the support Youth Diversion has received from the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation.

Thank you LaSalle Police Service for helping us continue to serve youth across Windsor & Essex County!

The LaSalle Police Youth Foundation is proud to present $10,000 to Essex County Youth Diversion, who was selected as the main beneficiary of our LPYF Golf Tournament!
Thanks to our incredible sponsors and players, this year’s tournament raised a whooping $27,500! These funds go towards supporting amazing organizations that help local youth access vital programs and opportunities.

08/31/2025

🚨 We’ve Moved! 🚨

Youth Diversion is excited to announce that we’ve moved into our new home!

Our New Address:
Cottage 5
3640 Wells Street, Windsor ON N9C 1T9

Our phone and email remain the same:
☎ 519-253-3340
✉ [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming our partners, families, and community to our new space as we continue delivering prevention, education, and intervention services for children and youth across Windsor & Essex County.

08/22/2025

Violence in schools doesn’t start and end in the classroom—it’s a community-wide challenge.

On the AM800 CKLW Dan MacDonald Show, Joanna spoke about what Youth Diversion is seeing firsthand and how we can work together to support kids before things escalate.

This is about building safer spaces for all children to learn and grow.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-dan-macdonald-show-sou-76578042/

08/22/2025

Classroom evacuations are becoming routine in Windsor-Essex schools as violent incidents rise (CTV News).

What happens in our schools doesn’t begin and end there—it’s a reflection of the challenges youth are facing in their homes, communities, and social circles.

At Youth Diversion, we see firsthand how early intervention, accountability, and support can change the trajectory for young people. By addressing the why behind the behaviour—stress, trauma, lack of coping skills—we help youth build resilience and find healthier paths forward.

Schools, families, and community partners can’t do this work alone. It takes all of us to create safe spaces for youth and ensure classrooms remain places of learning, not fear.

If you’re a parent, educator, or community member looking for resources, presentations, or referrals, visit 👉 www.ecyouthdiversion.ca

08/15/2025