John Howard Society of Thunder Bay & District

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The John Howard Society of Thunder Bay is dedicated to creating genuinely safer communities and fostering a truly effective criminal justice system. We help people to turn away from a life of crime in a variety of ways and with a suite of programs and activities. You can explore these in detail under the services menu.

Latest JHS Ontario News

As gun violence spikes, Toronto faces a reckoning on the root causes of tragedy – Globe and Mail

July 9, 2018 - In sentencing reports for gang and gun violence cases in Toronto – and there are hundreds to comb through over the past decade – familiar patterns stand out among the offenders’ backstories. Young. Often men. Often black. Often raised in poverty. An early exposure to violence and drugs. Systemic barriers and struggles in school.…Read More

Guns and gangs unit gets reinforcements, but is it enough? – CBC

June 28, 2018 - ‘We can’t do this alone,’ says police board chair

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Residential opioid program giving drug users chance at new life – CBC

June 27, 2018 - One-of-a-kind program helping save lives, medical director believes…Read More

Newcastle youth centre opening in December – DurhamRegion.com

June 25, 2018 - Passionate teens convince Clarington council to accelerate opening of new youth centre…Read More