JHSO in the News

Finding work with a criminal record – CBC Radio

February 8, 2024 -

The John Howard Society surveyed 400 hiring managers across the country, including almost 50 in Alberta. They found many were reluctant to hire someone who had a criminal record. We asked you if you’ve tried to get a job when with a record. Have you been able to get work?

February 5, 2024 - Emily O’Brien, founder of Ontario-based Comeback Snacks, makes a point of hiring people with criminal records.…Read More

From prison to popcorn: Woman starts business behind bars, challenges companies to hire people with criminal records – CTV

February 2, 2024 - A new report reveals Canadian companies are continuing to overlook job candidates due to criminal records.…Read More

4 million Canadians have a criminal record. Companies not hiring them are missing out, say advocates – CBC

January 31, 2024 - Those with records have lower job turnover, no higher risk of workplace misconduct, report suggests

January 17, 2024 -

Keeping people incarcerated longer won’t improve public safety, say representatives of the John Howard and Elizabeth Fry societies, unless prisoners can access adequate supports and services to keep them from re-offending

January 2, 2024 - Program wants to keep people charged with minor crimes out of justice system

November 28, 2023 -

Inmates are routinely released without even a plan to find a home, exacerbating underlying mental-health issues and leaving them more likely to reoffend

November 23, 2023 - Community service organizations are often the first to identify community needs and create real change at the local level. But It is no secret that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many vital service organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving, and a greater reliance on digital tools.…Read More

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