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June 21, 2025 - Staff attends court on a weekly basis in order to assist both the young person and their family in a variety of ways. These include: accessing Duty Counsel, understanding the court schedule and legal process, accessing a defense lawyer, informing on the changes in legislation (YCJA), program information about the services of the JHS and other community resources. Funding for this program is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Branch. John Howard Society of Peterborough: Main Office
70 Hunter Street
Peterborough, ON
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June 21, 2025 - Measures are imposed on a young person (12 to 17 years old) as a pre-charge with the hope of addressing their issues before they have a criminal record. We work closely with officers from the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services and the Peterborough County OPP. The young person must take responsibility for their actions which may include: Theft under $5000, mischief, possession of narcotics, shoplifting, and minor assault. The young person is referred to the agency by a police officer, who then meets with one of our youth workers to determine the outcome. Outcomes may include: counseling, attending a workshop…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Sanctions are imposed on a young person as a post-charge diversion. Referrals are made by the Crown Attorney. The process is similar to Extra Judicial Measures (above) or, when appropriate, referred to the Youth Justice Committee/Restorative Justice Program. Funded by Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Branch. John Howard Society of Peterborough: Youth and Community Office
70 Hunter Street
Peterborough, ON
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June 21, 2025 - The Youth Justice Committee is a group of trained volunteer facilitators who facilitate restoratively based meetings between youth who have been referred and their victims. Restorative Justice is a way of viewing wrongdoing that puts the emphasis on repairing harm caused by conflict and crime using a collaborative and inclusive approach. It involves the participation of victims, the person who inflicted the harm and the community affected in finding solutions that seek to repair harm and promote harmony. Funding for this program is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Attorney General. John Howard Society of Peterborough: Main Office
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June 21, 2025 - Providing services to students from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (Peterborough County only) who have been suspended for more than 20 days. JHS staff supports the non-academic component only. Funding for this program is provided by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. John Howard Society of Peterborough: Main Office
70 Hunter Street
Peterborough, ON
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June 21, 2025 - Aspire is a new Mentoring Program in partnership with Employment Planning and Counselling Peterborough (EPC) and the Trent Valley Literacy Association (TVLA). Utilizing volunteer mentors Aspire aims to work with young adults (16 – 25 yrs.) with a focus on supporting them in the workforce, training or educational attainment. Volunteers may provide support and mentoring individually or facilitate a small group session about their own career and a “day in the life.” John Howard Society of Peterborough: Main Office
70 Hunter Street
Peterborough, ON
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June 21, 2025 - This is a Correctional Service of Canada program offered in partnership with the Ottawa parole office twice per year. It is open to male federal parolees in the Ottawa area. The goals of the program are to challenge and replace pro-criminal thinking and behaviours, develop problem solving skills, provide relapse prevention, goal setting and risk reduction. Clients are referred by the Program Officer at the Ottawa parole office and are assessed by the John Howard Society Program Facilitator. There is no fee to participate and the program is offered at JHS’ main site. This group program runs twice per week…Read More

June 21, 2025 - In response to a need identified by JHS to provide crisis intervention services for those being released from custody without support, this service, offered daily (8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday), is open to anyone in the Ottawa area that is in crisis. However, the majority of the clients served have been involved with the criminal justice system and face housing, addiction, and mental health issues. The goals of the program are to respond directly to the client’s presenting need (i.e. food, shelter, transportation, financial, housing, mental health, emotional needs), supporting them through their crisis and then motivating…Read More