Who funds John Howard Society?

Our funding is a combination of an annual sustaining grant from the Department of Public Safety, donations from private citizens, and project funding from government and other organizations/foundations. Like all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the voluntary sector, we operate on very tight budgets.

When was the John Howard Society founded and by who?

In Ontario, The John Howard Society traces its roots back to religious classes taught in Toronto’s Don Jail in the late 1800s. In a more formal way, the organization was founded in 1929 by Brigadier General Draper, then the Chief of Police in Toronto.

What is bail verification?

The bail verification process involves the completion of an interview to gather information that will be shared with the courts to assist in making a determination regarding release from custody. Following the interview, the bail worker takes the appropriate steps to verify the information provided by the accused.

Is John Howard Society a government agency?

The John Howard Society of Alberta is a non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. We believe that crime control is as much the responsibility of the community as it is of government.

Does the John Howard Society operate with the government?

Where does the John Howard Society operate?

Today, John Howard society offices and branches can be found in sixty communities across Canada, in all of the provinces and the Northwest Territories. The John Howard Society has sixty-five offices across Canada which specialize in the reintegration of individuals exiting the prison system back into society.

What is residential bail?

A person can be arrested if a bail condition is broken (breach of bail). Bail conditions can include any of the following: Residence (living at a certain address. Security (a relative or friend gives money to the court or police) this could be kept if the child on bail did not turn up to the court or police station.

What is bail supervision?

Pretrial supervision is a way to monitor the activities and behavior of people released on bond. Bond is an alternative to jail for those people charged with federal crimes. Often when one is released on bond they are ordered to undergo pretrial supervision.