During the election campaign, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that it is time for Canada to get smart on crime. The John Howard Society of Canada couldn’t agree more. For far too long, past governments have pursued U.S.-style “tough-on-crime” approaches...
Read MoreThe John Howard Society of Canada congratulates the Liberal Party on their election victory. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Carney and his team to implement effective, efficient, evidence-based criminal justice policy. We are hopeful that the incoming...
Read MoreWe are calling on all federal political parties to adopt made-in-Canada, evidence-based approaches to reducing crime and improving community safety. For too long, Canada has relied on U.S.-style tough-on-crime policies that are expensive and ineffective. It’s time for federal political...
Read MoreOttawa, Ontario – The promised end to abusive solitary confinement practices did not result from Bill C-83’s legislative reforms and its implementation over the last five years. Prolonged solitary confinement, which the Ontario Court of Appeal capped at 15 days,...
Read MoreLearn about Bill C-83 and the much needed parliamentary review. This document gives you all the background information you need. Issues for the Parliamentary Review of Bill C-83
Read MoreJHSC pilots a digital guide in the journey to successful reintegration I.M. Grenada April 2, 2024 For many John Howard clients, the trek from incarceration back to the fabric of society is like a tour through a vast, often unforgiving...
Read MoreJohn Howard Societies across the country are marking John Howard Society Week (March 3rd to 9th) by showing their support for the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism. Prompted by Conservative MP Richard Bragdon’s Private Member’s Bill, this initiative was endorsed...
Read MoreThe John Howard Society of Canada blog (www.johnhoward.ca/category/blog) now has an Instagram page as well. https://www.instagram.com/jhscblog/ This page will help us promote the blog and post about stories that are relevant but do not appear as blog posts. Please feel...
Read MoreMandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place on July 18th to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organizations to take time to reflect on...
Read MoreThe following PowerPoint presentation (slides and audio) gives an overview of the Blog on this site. The blog now has some 220 posts providing reliable information on many areas of criminal justice. It is widely cited on criminal justice matters....
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