June 26, 2024 - Aileen Simon speaking to Radio Canada on the vicious cycle of justice involvement and homelessness (in French).…Read More
JHSO in the News
June 26, 2024 - Ontario’s justice system is a leading cause of surging homelessness in the province, according to a new survey by Canada’s leading prisoners’ rights organization set to be released on Tuesday.…Read More
June 24, 2024 - The Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD) is hosting an Identification Clinic designed to assist vulnerable and unhoused individuals in Belleville Friday.
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June 17, 2024 -
Drop-in style event, taking place Monday afternoon, offers chance for community members to chat with program facilitators and staff
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The John Howard Society will help eligible pardon-seekers navigate the complex and costly process of getting a record suspension.
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Emily O’Brien’s ComeBack Snacks employs ex-inmates, fighting job market stigma with popcorn. A tale of transformation, hope, and second chances.
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March 4, 2024 -
TORONTO, March 2 (Reuters) – After Emily O’Brien was released from an Ontario prison in 2018, where she spent four years for a conviction related to drug trade, she decided to start a company to help people with criminal records find regular work.
…Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024 - JHSO Sr. Policy Analyst joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock to discuss newly report.…Read More