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June 21, 2025 - Prevention services are available to youth and families through the John Howard Society. This program includes the provision of evidence based, gender-specific group and individual counselling delivered by trained facilitators. Support for youth involved in prevention services could include a focus on healthy relationships, structured free time, the role of thoughts and thinking in risky behaviour, as well as increasing the connection to education and employment. John Howard Society of Ottawa: Main Office
550 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON
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June 21, 2025 - The JHS Aggression Prevention program is an eight session program that assists adult male participants to explore the causes of their aggressive behavior and to identify and challenge the underlying beliefs and thinking patterns that lead to aggression. This program runs approximately six times per year. Please note that this program is not suitable for individuals who are currently dealing with the court system and/or being currently charged with domestic violence. For individuals requiring taking this program for Children’s Aid Society (CAS), a direct referral from CAS is required. John Howard Society of Ottawa: Main Office
550 Old St. Patrick…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Through the facilitation of Mediation Conferences, the Project R.E.W.l.N.D. program is one innovative way in which we at the John Howard Society of Niagara are meeting the needs of youth in our community. Any form of harming behaviour not only disrupts the educational process for those directly involved, but also affects the atmosphere within the schools and surrounding communities. As a committed group, the
Niagara Regional Police, the District School Board of Niagara, Niagara Catholic District
School Board, Conseil Scolaire de district catholoque, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and the
John Howard Society of Niagara are working hard to maintain a safe,…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program is a 10 week cognitive and evidence based program. It runs weekly for 10 one hour sessions in a closed, confidential group environment. Goals are to use positive coping mechanisms; use appropriate communication styles; respond to anger responsibly; control immediate responses of anger; and identify different anger styles through activities, open discussion and power point John Howard Society of Niagara: Main Office
210 King Street
St. Catharines, ON
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June 21, 2025 - The Turn2us – Youth Empowerment Program assists youth, aged 12-23, who are at risk of being involved in, or are currently involved in, gun and gang behaviour. Programming is geared towards youth from the black, Indigenous, and newcomer communities. The main component of the program is participation in an eight-session gun and gang violence prevention curriculum that is tailored to youth.
601 Queens Avenue
, ON
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June 21, 2025 - We are always looking for positive, educated and motivated volunteers to assist with the John Howard Society of London and District’s programs and services. You can get involved in any of the following programs and services: Reception/Front Desk, Counselling, Women’s Group, Indigenous Services Program, Bail Program, Institutional Services, Co-facilitate the Children’s and Teens Groups, Breaking the Cycle of Post-Incarceration Homelessness Program, or EMPower Employment Program.
As a volunteer, you will gain valuable experiences and a sense of satisfaction that you have made a difference in your community. By offering your time and services as a volunteer, you will not only…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Youth Empowerment Program supports youth (males and females) aged 12-18 in developing leadership skills, critical awareness and opportunities to positively impact their own lives. The youth are involved in the design and implementation of the program activities, thereby “sharing power” with adults. The program assists youth to develop skills through exploration of teamwork, cultural diversity, critical thinking, peer relationships, family relationships, bullying, racism and other issues. The youth are introduced to positive role models through interaction with staff members and volunteers.
This program is funded by the Westminster College Foundation. John Howard Society of London & District: Main Office…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The John Howard Society offers a 6-session program focused on establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. The Navigating Relationships Program is a psycho-educational program focusing on skill building through the promotion of positive and healthy relationships.
Sessions are offered on a one-on-one basis.
This program is offered on a fee for service basis. Fees are calculated on a sliding scale based on income. Fee structure will be discussed upon intake. Please contact our office at 519-438-4168 for more information or to schedule an intake. John Howard Society of London & District: Main Office
601 Queens Avenue
London, ON
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