John Howard Society of Ontario

John Howard Society of Ontario

Public Safety

Toronto, Ontario 3,429 followers

For effective, just and humane responses to crime and its causes. #Prevention #Intervention and #Reintegration

About us

For more than 90 years, we’ve worked to keep the humanity in justice. Today we continue to build a safer Ontario by supporting the people and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Our 19 local offices deliver more than 80 evidence-based programs and services focused on prevention, intervention and re-integration across the province. These range from helping youth develop the life skills that will let them achieve their full potential, to helping families navigate issues of criminal justice, to providing job training for those leaving incarceration so they can contribute to their community in a meaningful way. We promote practical, equitable policies while raising awareness of the root causes of crime and calling on Ontarians to share responsibility for addressing them. Within the system itself, we advocate for the fair treatment of every individual. Each year, our work impacts the lives of more than 100,000 Ontarians.

Website
http://www.johnhoward.on.ca
Industry
Public Safety
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1919
Specialties
Research, Policy, Public Education, Program Evaluation, Public Safety, Criminology, Prevention, Intervention, Reintegration, Housing, and Employment

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    JUST LAUNCHED 🎉🎉 Today, on International FASD Awareness Day, we are launching JHSO’s new report on the importance of targeted programming for justice-involved youth with FASD. Read more about our evaluation of the innovative program out of our JHS Hamilton, Burlington & Area office and our best practice tips in our new report 'Beyond the Surface' linked below.   Special shout out & thank you to Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice du Canada for supporting this project! #FASDMonth2024 https://lnkd.in/eR9dWdmm

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  • Calling all Ottawans!: 📣 Please join JHS Ottawa on November 7th from 5-7pm for the opening night of “My Story Interrupted”, an evocative art exhibit at the Ottawa School of Art created by the talented students of JHS Ottawa’s Creative Classroom. The exhibit explores the unpredictable nature of life, and the works highlight moments where our paths are altered—sometimes unexpectedly, often beyond our control.  The exhibit will run from October 31st to November 12th, 2024 at the Ottawa School of Art, 35 George St, Byward Market, Ottawa. 

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  • Feeling energized by the amazing impact of our partners Black Opportunity Fund!! A year of great accomplishments with many more to come🎉

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    Black Opportunity Fund's 2023-24 Annual Impact Video: https://lnkd.in/gV6e7Qcs We’re excited to share highlights with you of the impactful work BOF achieved in 2023-2024, working to improve socio-economic outcomes for Black communities across Canada. Discover how we've been making a difference, empowering communities, and driving positive change. Watch now to see the impact of our work and join us in our mission to improve opportunities for Black Canadians. Highlights include: • Over $3.7 million allocated to support Black entrepreneurs and Black led, serving, and focused not-for-profits and charities (B3s) across Canada. • $1 million used as collateral for loans for Black entrepreneurs declined loans by traditional banks. • 1,448 Black businesses benefited from BOF supported capacity building programs • $1,090,000 in grants given to Black community organizations leading impactful initiatives in Education, Health, Criminal Justice and Arts & Culture. • $220,000 donated to Sick Kids Hospital to fund 2 important initiatives to improve outcomes for children being treated for Sickle Cell Disease. • 244 Black entrepreneurs received non-repayable funding and subsidies to acquire permits, certifications and licenses, while enrolled in BOF supported capacity building programs. • Launched a grant & capacity building program for Black led community organizations in partnership with Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective. • Led national convenings to support policy initiatives around improving outcomes for Black people in Canada in the critical areas of Health, and Justice. • Set up the structure to launch two $50 million investment funds – one aimed at creating home ownership opportunities for Black Canadians, and the other to invest in Black led businesses. #BlackOpportunityFund #AnnualReport #WeBackBlack #Empowerment #Community

    Black Opportunity Fund's 2023-24 Annual Impact Video!

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    🚨 The Forks Podcast: New Episode Alert! From Incarceration to Inspiration with Comeback Snacks CEO Emily O’Brien 🚨 In our latest episode of Forks, we were thrilled to sit down with Emily O'Brien, who transformed her life from a four-year prison sentence to founding Comeback Snacks, a gourmet popcorn company that creates delicious snacks while helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives. The Forks Podcast shares real-life stories of individuals who have faced situations they never imagined and how they built something new. Emily’s story exemplifies how the most powerful transformations often begin at the most unexpected crossroads. 🎙️ In this candid conversation, Emily shares: -How she ended up with a four-year prison sentence, the red flags she missed, and the lessons she learned. -Why hiring former inmates can be a smart business decision. -How she found the confidence to start a business against all odds. -How Comeback Snacks is driving social impact and supporting reintegration. -The advice she would give her past self, knowing what she knows today. Why does this conversation matter? Over 4 million Canadians have a criminal record, and securing employment is a critical step toward successful reintegration. A recent report from the John Howard Society revealed that 73% of Canadian hiring managers have never hired anyone with a criminal record, and 42% would automatically discard applicants with one. This episode sheds light on why giving second chances isn’t just compassionate—it’s good business. Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. Alexis Hood Amie Plourde #ForksPodcast #Resilience #Reinvention #SecondChances #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #ComebackSnacks #Inspiration #Incarceration #HiringForGood

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    Despite the increased attention paid to mental health issues, people with mental health needs are still too often confronted with handcuffs and jail time rather than treatment. Our Broken Record interactive is an eye-opening and heart-rending digital media experience telling the story of how people with mental health struggles end up in Ontario’s criminal justice system and the destructive consequences that result for these individuals, their families, taxpayers, and all of society. If you want to learn more about the costs and heartbreak of this broken system, but also learn about our recommendations for change and reasons for hope, check out the interactive here:  https://lnkd.in/e7zJJMv #MIAW2024

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  • In light of #WorldHomelessDay & #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to shed light on the deep intersections between justice involvement, homelessness and mental health. Our most recent research on the intersections of justice involvement and homelessness showed that more than 20% of participants reported mental health as a reason for their most recent housing loss, and the vast majority reported diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health and substance use conditions. Accessing treatment is an essential part of being able to secure and retain housing, and it's crucial that we work collaboratively to achieve better, more holistic outcomes. For more information, check out our report Locked Up. Locked Out. here: https://lnkd.in/gJB9pPb9 🏠 💜

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  • Despite the increased attention paid to mental health issues, people with mental health needs are still too often confronted with handcuffs and jail time rather than treatment. Our Broken Record interactive is an eye-opening and heart-rending digital media experience telling the story of how people with mental health struggles end up in Ontario’s criminal justice system and the destructive consequences that result for these individuals, their families, taxpayers, and all of society. If you want to learn more about the costs and heartbreak of this broken system, but also learn about our recommendations for change and reasons for hope, check out the interactive here:  https://lnkd.in/e7zJJMv #MIAW2024

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