History of the John Howard Society
The
John Howard Society of
cooperation
with the Federal Government. The Society
was
named after
the 18th century English philanthropist, humanitarian
and prison
reformer John Howard. Presently there
are about
60 offices across
The
John Howard Society of
non-governmental,
community-based agency composed of
and its
prevention in their communities. There
are presently
6 local offices and a
provincial office.
The
John Howard Society of
in 1978, gained
district status in 1979, and was incorporated in 1986.
Objectives of the John Howard
Society
of Grande
Prairie
The overall objective is the prevention
of crime.
This is accomplished through:
1.
Providing services to prisoners, ex-offenders and
their families which promote their rehabilitation and re-integration into the
community.
2.
Developing and implementing public education
programs to help deter young people from criminal activity and to encourage
public responsibility for the Criminal Justice System and its reform.
3.
Developing and delivering programs to those affected
by crime and the Criminal Justice System.
4.
Researching issues, preparing briefs and organizing
activities which will result in the legal and Administrative reform of the Criminal
Justice System in order to improve its effectiveness and humaneness.
Core Values & Principles of the
John Howard Society of
1. People have the right to
live in a safe and peaceful society as well as the responsibility to accept
humane consequences when this right is infringed.
2. Every person has intrinsic
worth and must be treated with dignity, equity, fairness and compassion before
the law.
3. All people have the
potential to become responsible citizens.
4. Every person has the right
and responsibility to be informed about, and involved in the criminal justice
system.
5. Justice is best served
through measures that resolve conflicts, repair harm and restore peaceful
relations in society.
6. Independent, autonomous
non-government organizations have a vital role in the criminal justice process.
Membership in the John Howard Society
of
Available memberships
include:
yearly memberships ($10 /
year)
lifetime memberships ($100,
one time cost)
The benefits of membership
include:
voting privileges at the
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
subscription to the John
Howard Society of
Contact the John Howard Society of
We gratefully acknowledge support of the
following:
The
Alberta Justice
City of Grande Prairie F.C.S.S.
Peace Country Health Region
United Way of
Private Donations
Our Volunteer Board of Directors
Community Members