June 24, 2021 - A drop-in program at Bridge Street United Church is set to support people experiencing homelessness or financial challenges.…Read More
JHSO in the News
June 24, 2021 - KAWARTHA LAKES-The Kawartha Lakes Police Service has launched a new program in an effort to reduce the risk of people re-offending.…Read More
June 3, 2021 - Passionate, community-minded Angela Caputo places emphasis on locally sourced ingredients…Read More
May 31, 2021 - Michael Amichand was feeling “a little anxious” Friday heading into the Toronto South Detention Centre on a mission to nudge naysayers to rethink their reasons for not getting the COVID-19 vaccination.…Read More
May 6, 2021 - In March, Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services closed 26 youth detention facilities, half of all facilities across the province. With an 81 per cent decrease in custody admissions over the past 15 years, many facilities were operating under capacity.…Read More
April 1, 2021 - Young people in Ontario’s youth bail system can breach bail conditions in some cases by simply not doing the dishes — a seemingly innocuous transgression that can land them right back in youth court.…Read More
March 24, 2021 - Black, Indigenous and people of colour are spending disproportionately long times incarcerated.…Read More
March 23, 2021 - Young people charged with crimes in Ontario are waiting longer for their cases to be resolved, prolonging their time behind bars or extending onerous bail conditions……Read More