Select A Region JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF BC ABOUT SERVICES RESOURCES GET INVOLVED BLOG CONTACT DONATE NOW JHSBC Blog Home > JHSBC Blog Innovation in Community Integration | Speaker Series Session August 5, 2020 Our final Speaker Series session took place last week through our 2020 John Howard Society Conference, featuring an exciting new program that we’ve been eager to share more details about – the JHS Supervised Residential Housing program in the Yukon. Read More » Tackling BC’s Overdose Crisis | Speaker Series Session July 29, 2020 Executive Director of JHS Canada, Catherine Latimer and David Towers, a Peer Mentor with JHS Pacific offer insight into the importance of Peer Mentor services, from the perspective of somebody who has a lifetime of lived experience with addiction and the criminal justice system: David. Read More » Employment Services for Thriving Communities | Speaker Series Session July 22, 2020 Introducing an innovative program delivered by PEOPLE Employment Services that connects vulnerable people to peer supports, wraparound services, and strategic training as techniques to secure and maintain meaningful employment Read More » Multi-Sector Collaboration in Practice | Speaker Series Session July 15, 2020 Through our Speaker Series, Edmonton JHS representatives offer insight into the processes of developing multi-sector collaboration, service delivery design, and the implementation of the Domestic Violence Justice Response project Read More » Unlocking the Gates | Speaker Series Session July 8, 2020 Peer Mentors Pam and Mo from Unlocking the Gates speak to the importance of peer mentorship programming for individuals leaving correctional centers during a workshop delivered through our 2020 National Conference. Read More » Supporting People Without Legal Status | Speaker Series Session July 2, 2020 JHS Staff explore the systemic and grassroots impact of the new JHS national program: Community Case Management & Supervision in our forth Speaker Series session. Read More » Centering Marginalized Voices in Research | Speaker Series Session June 24, 2020 In the third week of our Speaker Series, Andrew Thornton from the Centre for Justice, Education and Research in Nanaimo explores the role of research in amplifying the voices, needs, and rights of marginalized people. Read More » Pathways to Healing Trauma | Speaker Series Session June 17, 2020 Through our JHS 2020 National Conference Speaker Series, CCPHE explores the relationship between trauma and incarceration, and how they’re exploring paths to healing for formerly incarcerated men. Read More » JHS 2020 National Conference Goes Virtual June 11, 2020 Through our National Conference, we’re hosting a Speaker Series featuring virtual presentations and workshops showcasing innovative work in the fields of social and criminal justice. Read More » Coordinating with key stakeholders to serve vulnerable populations in BC March 27, 2020 We’re collaborating with partners, funders and other service providers to share resources and best practices in order to assist vulnerable community members facing the brunt of COVID-19 challenges Read More » A Message from the JHSBC in the Wake of COVID-19 March 19, 2020 As we navigate through these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever for us to work together to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. Read More » The Evolution of the JHSBC: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going February 14, 2020 In the 80+ years since our humble beginnings, we have continued to play a leading role in criminal and social justice across the province. Read More » 1 2 Categories JHS Week (6) COVID-19 (2) Speaker Series (9) News & Updates (0) History (0) Social Justice (0) Archives Select Month August 2020 (1) July 2020 (5) June 2020 (3) March 2020 (2) February 2020 (6) IMPORTANT LINKS HOUSING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE SERVICES COMMUNITY LIVING BC SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES DONATE CAREERS VOLUNTEER REGIONAL SITES JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF BC NANAIMO REGION NORTHERN BC OKANAGAN & KOOTENAY THOMPSON REGION VICTORIA SEARCH OUR SITE SITE DESIGN & CONTENT COPYRIGHT 2021 JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF BC WEBSITE DESIGNED BY MY LOUD SPEAKER MARKETING.