Through evidence-based programs, we foster resilience and safety in individuals, their relationships, and their communities. We help youth and adults develop the life skills necessary to make choices that are more respectful of themselves and those around them. We support families with resources to better navigate the challenges of parenting. For those leaving incarceration, we provide reintegration supports that reduce their risk of re-offending.
Mission Statement
In partnership with the community to make Peterborough safer through prevention, education, reform, aftercare and treatment services for persons who are, or who have the potential to be involved in the Criminal Justice System.
Board of Directors
Robert Hotston Paul Legacy
Chair Member-at-Large
Linda Twohey Dan Smith
Treasurer Member-at-Large & JHS Ontario rep.
Karen Bateman Elise Noriega
Vice Chair Member-at-Large
Our Staff
Administration
Dana Hetherton, CEO
Sam Fillion, Manager, Youth and Community Services
Bill Clark, Finance Manager
Megan Carrick, Manager, Justice Services
305 Stewart Street Location
Kirk Hillier, Housing Coordinator
Don Gibson, PAR/Anger Management Intakes and Facilitation
Zaid Bandwala, Adult Justice Administrator
70 Hunter Street Location
Amy Tuer, Youth Justice Intake and Court Support
Caitlin Burkholder, Aspire Program & Volunteer Services Coordinator
Jane Garant, Counsellor, Aspire Mentorship Program
Helena Acton, Youth and Restorative Programs Facilitator
Marion Little, School-Based Youth Program Facilitator
Amanda Whalen-Gaynor, School-Based Program Facilitator
Anton Selmeczi, School-Based Program Facilitator
Adult Services Facilitators
Abbi Barrie, Don Gibson, Kirk Hillier, Bill Kilpatrick
Strategic Plan
JHS Peterborough 2020 to 2025 Strategic Plan
Charitable Status and Financial Information
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