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June 21, 2025 - The Anger Management program includes cognitive behavioural sessions on anger, stress, communication and conflict resolution. The program was developed by the Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System. This program focuses on providing participants with greater motivation and rationale for wanting to express anger constructively and incorporates a strong cognitive component in the group sessions. This is achieved by increasing skills training on interpersonal problem/conflict resolution and shifting the emphasis from traditional classroom approaches to learning through activities. It is a family based program. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. John Howard Society of Sudbury: …Read More

June 21, 2025 - Personal service work is an activity or set of activities comprised of tasks to be performed by the young person without remuneration that can be seen to serve a specific short- or long-term benefit to both the young person and the community. Community service activities are individualized and address the overall reintegration and/or rehabilitation of the young person. This work also supports accountability of the young person, provides an opportunity for the young person to recognize their skills and abilities and encourages constructive use of leisure time. A range of placements are available in the community and are facilitated by…Read More

June 21, 2025 - In operation since 1995 and in response to the closure of most jail libraries across the province, this program, open to all inmates at the Sudbury jail, provides books and magazines to those who are in custody. This service is available during two evenings each week when books are distributed in a one on one format by JHS volunteers who take a cart filled with books to each range for the inmates to choose from. Funding for the program is provided by the United Way of Sudbury and Nipissing Districts, through Bingo fundraisers and financial donations from individuals, community businesses…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program assists adult men and women who receive community service as a disposition from the courts to complete hours mandated by the court. The program operates at JHS’ main office site for 16.5 hours per week. Each participant completes an intake assessment and services are provided on a one on one basis. Placement organizations are located in the City of Greater Sudbury and include non-profit agencies, individuals who are older adults or physically challenged, and charitable groups such as churches. The JHS coordinator works with and supervises the client to insure that s/he completes their hours in a placement…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Since having a criminal record negatively impacts people’s ability to find employment, all those who are eligible for a record suspension/pardon are encouraged to apply. JHS has been assisting with the completion of these applications for the past 10 years and continues to do so. JHS staff work on site to streamline the record suspension/pardon process and to ensure that all of the conditions are met before the application is submitted. In addition, this one on one service is provided in an effort to prevent the client from accessing this type of assistance from commercial enterprises that charge much higher…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program, part of the City of Greater Sudbury Housing First Strategy, operates daily (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm) and assists homeless adult men and sometimes their families to find and maintain permanent housing. Counselling and Case Management services are available on site at JHS’ main office location as well as throughout the community via client accompaniment. All participants complete an intintake assessment and are provided with one on one support. Connections to community resources including food banks, shelters, clothing, bedding and the local rent bank are also made. In most cases, informal counselling is also provided.…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This service includes the provision of JHS speakers to elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools, institutions, service clubs and church groups. Topics vary in accordance with the specific needs and interests of the audience. John Howard Society of Sudbury: Main Office
204 Pine Street
Sudbury, ON
P3C 1X5…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Crown Attorney will notify the accused on, or before, their first court appearance if they are considered eligible. The accused then meets with the Direct Accountability Coordinator who explains the details of the program and the sanction(s) assigned by the Crown and determines if the individual meets the requirements of the progam.Individuals can also ask their Counsel or Duty Counsel about their eligibility. Participants should ask for legal advice from Counsel about their rights, the benefits of the program and the legal implications of their participation in the program. To be considered for the program an individual must:
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