John Howard Society Week 2023
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY WEEK 2023
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. […]
Day of Shelter: 10 Questions with Raido House
How a Calgary Community Member Brought the Magic of Christmas to Vulnerable Youth
How a Calgary Community Member Brought the Magic of Christmas to Vulnerable Youth In the early 1980’s, just a few years after moving from Ontario to Calgary, Pamela received a phone call from her brother, who had just spent the past year in a Yellowknife prison. “He called me, and he said ‘I got out […]
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 […]
The Good Neighbor Council
The Good Neighbour Council On March 4th, 2021, the businesses on Builders Road, surrounding neighbours and interested stakeholders, virtually met, to start getting to know each other and begin the implementation of the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) that was signed in December 2011. Establishing regular communication methods, creating responses to complaints and concerns, addressing safety considerations and building a strong community is the primary purpose of the Good Neighbor Agreement. In addition, opportunities will be […]
How six months of support turned into a lifetime of gratitude
How six months of support turned into a lifetime of gratitude From six months of being the Activities Coordinator for the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program, Celina has created memories with clients, made an impact on their life, and found lifelong connections with CJHS staff. The Calgary John Howard Society’s Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program connects youth […]
Berkana House / Painting away the pain
Painting Away the Pain When Laura was in Fraser Valley, BC., she realized she wanted to make a change in her life. This was the beginning of her healing journey. “I sat one day just watching all the women in the yard and I [saw] all my old behaviors in them,” she says. “I didn’t […]
