March 7, 2016 - When a family member goes to jail, it’s not uncommon for those left behind to suffer even greater punishment. There’s shame, anger and isolation, says Donna de Jong.…Read More
JHSO in the News
March 2, 2016 - A unique local youth program is aimed at having at-risk youth gardening, cooking, dancing and crafting more positive pictures for themselves — but it needs a little financial boost.…Read More
February 25, 2016 - With fewer dollars in support because of a lagging United Way campaign, Suzanne Lajambe is trying to maintain programs she knows more Sault Ste. Marie residents will need to access in a rough economy.…Read More
February 25, 2016 - The Ontario government has provided Mohawk College and other area organizations with some “critical” funding to boost the community’s skill trades…Read More
February 1, 2016 - Soroptimist International of Thunder Bay, in keeping with its Latin name, which means “best for women,” presented cheques of $1,500 each to representatives of two local programs that help females at its January meeting.…Read More
January 12, 2016 - Once people are released from the South Detention Centre in Etobicoke, they can go any which way they choose. But the most popular option is across the street.…Read More
December 14, 2015 - Smuggled drugs are a well-known – and deadly – problem in our jails. A Spectator investigation reveals that despite 18 inquests into inmate deaths in the past decade – and 102 recommendations – little has been done to protect vulnerable prisoners…Read More
December 14, 2015 - The new chapter of the John Howard Society has decided to try to set up a library in the North Bay District Jail…Read More