$9.6M contract targets crime and repeat offending to keep Calgary safer

Calgary John Howard Society and Government of Alberta partnership ties funding to employment outcomes The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is launching a new Employment Hub with support from a five‑year, $9.6 million‑dollar contract from the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services, dedicated to strengthening employment outcomes for people transitioning from […]

Study highlights the success of CJHS’s youth housing programs

Calgary youth housing study

This year, the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary released a major study looking at the success of Calgary’s youth housing programs funded by the Calgary Homeless Foundation, including those provided by the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS). The findings reflect what we witness every day: when young people have safe housing […]

CJHS Executive Director Retirement

After 23+ years at the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS), and the last 5 ½ years as the Executive Director, Leslie McMechan  has announced that she will be retiring on January 31, 2025.   With 150 employees and a multitude of programs, serving a myriad of needs for those involved in the justice system, Leslie […]

Calgary Speaks: Calgarians’ Perception of Crime, Justice, and Crime Prevention

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 survey, highlighting changing perspectives towards restorative justice followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A. […]

The Agency Awards

CJHS Agency Awards It is important for The Calgary John Howard Society to recognize their staff and volunteers, and the great work they do; especially during a time when it is easier to focus on the world’s negativity. Therefore, the 2021 Agency Awards event transitioned online, so that even during the COVID-19 pandemic, CJHS could […]

Building Bonds in the Community

Building Bonds in the Community From M2C to Building Bonds in the Community, this volunteer driven program within CJHS offers tailored support to individuals exiting prison. Since the program has no end date, the participants feel it is “flexible and adaptive” to their needs. “There is such a vast diversity of what out I can […]

GECOS

GECOS  The new Gang Exit and Community Outreach Strategy project at the Calgary John Howard Society is getting team members excited for a new challenge and new opportunity.   CJHS will be working with the province, alongside other John Howard Societies in Alberta, to provide support and assistance to individuals who are trying to get out of the gang lifestyle.  The manager of the project will be […]