JHSO in the News

‘Gun violence is not acceptable,’ Hamilton police say as they struggle with spike in shootings – The Spec

February 13, 2019 - Police urge witnesses and victims to share information with eight shootings so far in 2019…Read More

Toronto reintegration centre has days to move after losing prime location – CBC

February 1, 2019 - The inmate support centre’s lease at a former factory in Etobicoke was not renewed

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When you get out of Toronto’s notorious ‘superjail,’ these people will help you find your feet — but their lease is up – Toronto Star

January 28, 2019 - When men are released from the Toronto South Detention Centre — the much-criticized Etobicoke “superjail” that mostly houses people who have not yet gone to trial — with nowhere to go and wearing summer clothes in the dead of winter, they might end up across the road meeting Barry Corbitt.…Read More

John Howard Society Kawartha Lakes Haliburton offers hope to those who have hit bottom in their lives – MyKawartha.com

January 25, 2019 - The society’s mission is ‘effective, just and humane responses to crime and its causes’…Read More

John Howard Society of Durham offers a wealth of services to help those who have hit bottom – MyKawartha.com

January 24, 2019 - The John Howard Society has its roots in helping men who jailed get a fresh start in society. But, for years now, while that focus remains, it is much more.…Read More

Bell supports John Howard Society’s youth hub – The Intellingencer

January 15, 2019 - The John Howard Society of Belleville has received a $20,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund.…Read More

New police check law puts further restrictions on young offender records – CBC

November 19, 2018 - New provincial law requires summary convictions dropped from record after 5 years

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Former NHL star Theo Fleury opens up about his long journey to mental health – CBC

November 5, 2018 - Former NHL-er says abuse of drugs and addiction were the results of broken past relationships…Read More

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