TRiP utilizes a highly detailed process that keeps the needs of the youth and their family at the forefront. This coordinated, collaborative, inter-ministerial approach provides a proven framework for delivering responses to young people and their families.
A young person can be referred to TRiP when there are detected behaviours or conditions that make the individual vulnerable. Considerations for referral include when a child/youth exhibits multifaceted behavioural challenges; is showing or is affected by composite risk factors; has not benefited from previous engagements with services; has experienced personal, situational, and/or institutional barriers to services or supports; and that other options have been explored before approaching TRiP.
TRiP’s process consists of 6 phases.