Crisis Intervention and Reintegration Services
(Funded by the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton)
Individuals may voluntarily request assistance or are referred by other community agencies. Often these individuals have a history of conflict with law. Contact can be made by personal interview, telephone or by correspondence from an institution. The type of assistance most often requested includes accommodation, employment, educational training, advocacy with social assistance and information regarding the Criminal Justice System such as pardon applications (click here for a brochure on pardons) , bonding issues and release planning. Assistance is provided through one to one counselling or through referral with appropriate community resources.
To view the brochure, click here
For more information, contact Extension 221
Family Support Program
(Funded by the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton)
TheFamily Support Program is a support and skill building process for parents of children and youth. The program is designed to teach effective parenting strategies to help parents to assist their children to constructively deal with the issues they may encounter during their adolescent years. Discipline techniques, communication strategies, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution are taught. The program is delivered in conjunction with other youth service providers in the community, in large group information sessions and also in small group or individual follow-up.
To view the brochure, click here
For more information, contact Extension 221
Transportation Program
(Funded by the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton)
The Van Transportation program offers low cost, once a month transportation for visitors to the federal institutions in the Warkworth and Kingston areas. Operated primarily by volunteers, the program allows for direct family contact which would not ordinarily be possible for most families due to financial difficulties.
To view the brochure, click here
For more information, contact Extension 221
Community Education Program
This program is designed to provide the community with a balanced approach to information regarding the realities of crime, crime trends and statistics and the impact of crime on Hamilton and its citizens. During the past decade we have seen a dramatic decrease in crime statistics, yet a converse increase in fear on the part of citizens. The agency attempts to counter this trend through appearances at seminars, speaking engagements, presentations and various media contacts to present a realistic view of crime and its impact.
For more information, contact Extension 221
Volunteer Program
Volunteers are an essential part of the operation of the John Howard Society and, as such, the agency ensures that all volunteers have been properly selected, screened, trained and supported in their work with the Society. Volunteers can be involved in board and committee membership, planning and consultation, special events, fundraising, and in direct service.
For more information, contact Extension 221
CAPS
Funded by the Hamilton Community Fuondation, under the "Supporting Neighbourhood Hubs" grant, JHS currently provides CAPS (Collaborative Assistance Program Supports) in the McQuesten and Riverdale community hubs.
CAPS is offered on-site within the community hubs to provide direct support to residents within their own communities.
CAPS service provision is comprised of two components, pre-employment supports and Youth services.
Pre-employment supports include individual and group life skill and employability programming designed to assist residents to attain and maintain a connection to the labour market, address and reduce barriers to employment through skill development. Pre-employment supports are available to any interested resident of the community. Youth support services will address the priorities of crime, gang affiliation and school participation. Services will address the priorities of crime, gang affiliation and school participation. Services will provide support to maintain the pro-social skills learned and create positive connection to the community. Graduates of YLAP (Youth Leadership Ambassador Program) will be supported to continue their pursuit of education with the goal of labour market participation.
Youth support services are available for residents of the community who have previously graduated from YLAP and indicate an interest in program after care and ongoing support.
For more information, contact Extension 221
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