AAA (Attitudes, Associates and Alternatives)

This is a Correctional Service of Canada program offered in partnership with the Ottawa parole office twice per year. It is open to male federal parolees in the Ottawa area. The goals of the program are to challenge and replace pro-criminal thinking and behaviours, develop problem solving skills, provide relapse prevention, goal setting and risk reduction. Clients are referred by the Program Officer at the Ottawa parole office and are assessed by the John Howard Society Program Facilitator. There is no fee to participate and the program is offered at JHS’ main site. This group program runs twice per week for 30 hours and clients must complete all of the sessions. Bus tickets are provided and light refreshments are available. Clients are mandated to attend. Funding is provided by the Correctional Service of Canada.

John Howard Society of Ottawa: Main Office
550 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5L5