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June 21, 2025 - The Halton Youth Justice Committee involves victims and communities in finding ways to help young people who have committed minor offences by accountable for their actions.
A Youth Justice Committee meeting brings together a young person between the ages of 12 and 17 who is alleged to have committed a low-risk offence, his or her parent(s) or guardian(s), the victim, and trained members of the community. Together, they negotiate an appropriate way (sanctions) for the young person to make amends for his or her actions. Typically, sanctions include an apology, community service hours, an essay or research assignment, and attendance…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This cognitive-behavioural training program is designed to reduce anger, violence and emotional loss of control among youth, 13 to 24 years of age. The goal of the program is to provide youth with information about anger and other emotions and to teach them the skills necessary to reduce the frequency, intensity and duration of anger episodes. Facilitators will use psycho-educational instruction, role plays, discussions video and audiotapes, practical exercises, and homework exercises/assignments to convey new knowledge and skills to participants. This program is funded by United Way. John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin: Main Office
44 Queen Street East
Brampton, ON…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Community Services program is voluntary and open to both males and females, adults and youth, who are in crisis and facing on-going challenges with housing, poverty, addiction, mental health, criminal justice, relationships or self-management. The program’s goal is to provide counselling, support, advocacy and referrals to assist clients in achieving their identified personal goals. There is no wait list; however, clients are encouraged to make and keep appointments although they may be seen on a first come, first served basis. Services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All individuals seeking services are provided with…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The direct accountability program is an alternative to prosecution for eligible individuals over the age of 18 who have been charged with minor criminal offences. The program involves accused persons being held accountable through community-based sanctions. Individuals referred to the direct accountability programming options have been assessed as being able to benefit from an opportunity to address the problematic thinking, feelings and behaviour that has led to their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Participants must have been screened by the Crown as eligible to participate in the direct accountability program, and have been assessed as appropriate for one of…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program assists adult males and their families in both Maplehurst and Milton (sentenced and remand) and in the Ontario Correctional Institute (OCI) in Brampton (sentenced) to prepare for successful reintegration and release to their home community. Working within the institutions, JHSPHD also ensures humane and lawful treatment of prisoners in keeping with Canadian and International standards prescribed by the UN Conventions. Referrals are made and information is provided to best support an individual’s release plan. A staff person attends on a weekly basis at Maplehurst and OCI to meet directly with inmates based on their written requests for an…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Bail Program is open to males and females over the age of 16, who appear before the courts with outstanding allegations. The goal of the program is to provide an option to the court for those who are candidates for release but who do not have a suitable surety available. In these cases, JHS is able to provide neutral and verified information to the court which would assist in the decision for the release of an accused. Applicants to the program are interviewed and a verification process is completed which includes collecting information to confirm eligibility, based on primary…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This free program, operating out of the Brampton JHSPHD office at 134 Main Street North, provides employment assistance to all persons who are unemployed or underemployed. Hours of operation are: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with extended hours on Wednesday evenings (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm). The Employment Program provides a range of services and supports ranging from self-directed use of the Resource Centre, to individual, customized employment counselling and supports including subsidized and monitored employment placements. Second Career applications comprise a significant part of the service activity. A component of the program is to work with…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Community Services program is voluntary and open to both males and females, adults and youth, who are in crisis and facing on-going challenges with housing, poverty, addiction, mental health, criminal justice, relationships or self-management. The program’s goal is to provide counselling, support, advocacy and referrals to assist clients in achieving their identified personal goals. There is no wait list; however, clients are encouraged to make and keep appointments although they may be seen on a first come, first served basis. Services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All individuals seeking services are provided with…Read More