DR: Employment Services DR, a father struggling with addiction issues, reached out to the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) for support with finding employment. He attended an employment services orientation and registered for LEEP training, which he completed successfully. He… Read More
Marvin: Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Program (IYCPP) In 2022, as pandemic restrictions lifted and city life resumed, we confronted a pressing issue. A staggering 80% of our Calgary Young Offender Centre (CYOC) clientele were immigrant youth, yet our outreach was… Read More
Craig: Extended FASD Support Program (EFSP) In 2022, the EFSP program supported 36 new clients. The caseworkers were in court 111 times to advocate for their clients.… Read More
Bill: Bedford House Meet Bill, a 35-year-old man who has embarked on a remarkable journey of redemption. Throughout his troubled childhood, Bill experienced the harsh realities of life, moving in and out of the Calgary Young Offenders Centre without much… Read More
Shawn: Adult Housing Reintegration Program (AHRP) For 15 years, Shawn lived a life in flux, homeless with brief periods of housing. Life had taken a toll on him physically and mentally, and he grappled with substance abuse. His journey towards… Read More
Ian: GECOS Program The Circle of Courage assessment is completed with every Gang Exit and Community Outreach Services (GECOS) client upon initial intake to document any changes or unbalances within the client. Statistically, the “independence” domain is the lowest scoring category… Read More
Stephanie/Na’amat: Raido House Backpacks An opportune encounter with a volunteer, Stephanie, from Na’amat brought forth a wave of good fortune for Raido House, our youth housing facility catering to homeless 15-18-year-old youth. Na’amat, channels its efforts towards enhancing the lives… Read More
Lily: Berkana House Lily, who came to us after years of incarceration, recognized the difficulties she would face reintegrating into the community. Despite this, she demonstrated extraordinary commitment to her recovery, reaching out for assistance and facing her struggles with… Read More
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY WEEK 2023
On Thursday, January 19th, CJHS’s Board of Directors hosted Calgary Speaks: Calgarians’ Perception of Crime, Justice, and Crime Prevention. Dr. Harpreet Aulakh, Associate Professor at Mount Royal University and former board member, spoke to the trends observed in a recent… Read More