Addressing Reincarceration of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness – 2025-11-05
Reincarceration rates among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) remain disproportionately high, driven by a complex interplay of individual vulnerabilities and systemic barriers across mental health, social care, and criminal justice systems. This presentation addresses high reincarceration rates among people
Applying and Qualifying for Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program for Homeless or Precariously Housed Clients – Webinar – 2024-05-23
A Virtual Lunch and Learn Session Learning Objectives: • Learn about the qualifications and application process for both Ontario Works and ODSP• Learn how a client’s housing status may effective their eligibility and programs available to assist homeless clients with
Breaking the Recidivism Cycle: Empowering Persons with Developmental Disabilities – 2025-11-05
The Clinical Justice Program offers a unique, clinical approach to supporting individuals with complex needs that find themselves involved with the criminal justice system as a victim, witness or accused. Case studies and digital/printable resources will be provided to promote
Collaborative Approaches to Reduce Gun and Gang Violence – 2025-11-04
With gun crime in Canada becoming a growing concern, The HUB commits to supporting the community with local violence reduction strategies. Our presentation will encompass best practices when implementing collaborative approaches to working with those at the centre of gun
Disentangling the link between posttraumatic stress disorder and violent behavior: Findings from a nationally representative sample – 2018
Objective: Although research using combat veteran samples has demonstrated an association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and violence toward others, there has been relatively little research examining this relationship among individuals with no combat history. Method: Data representative of the
Down the Rabbit Hole – 2019-11-05
Youturn has a unique perspective of what travelling through the YCJS can look like for youth and the professionals who work with them. Through activities, discussions and knowledge sharing, the presenters will demonstrate how these perspectives have increased engagement and
Gendered Pathways to Crime
This webinar explores the role that a history of victimization or mental health issues play in the responses of women to a correctional environment, and to the nature of the programming that women require. Learning Objectives:· Understanding the different pathways
History of Childhood Abuse in Populations Incarcerated in Canada – Webinar – 2019-04-15
This webinar will discuss the rationale, methods, findings, and implications of a systematic review that was conducted on the prevalence of childhood abuse in people in prisons in Canada. Half of people in prisons in Canada have experienced childhood abuse.
Inside Out – 2025-11-04
Inside Out is a wraparound solution-focused culturally relevant social transformation program designed to invigorate and empower Black individuals involved with the criminal justice system to make sustainable positive change in their lives. The program is designed to reduce recidivism, augment
Peterborough Community Support Court: An Evaluation in Recidivism – 2019-11-06
Problem-solving courts were developed to treat the root cause of criminality. Mental health and drug courts are two of the most common types of problem-solving courts in Canada. The models adopted by MHCs and DTCs vary substantially across jurisdictions in
Prosper: A Throughcare Approach to Reintegration for Adults Facing Firearm-Related Charges – 2025-11-04
Discover how Prosper, a throughcare reintegration program by Amadeusz, supports young adults facing firearm-related charges. Grounded in community, research, and culturally responsive care, Prosper addresses complex needs and systemic barriers—showcasing an innovative model that empowers individuals and transforms justice outcomes
Restorying One’s Story [2023-11-15]
Based on a proprietary learning platform – “Restorying Your Story” provides a healing program that can be used by any organization in and out of Indigenous communities. Managing Partner Michael Gauthier did his PhD cultural studies work in this area.
Shining a Light: Violence in Dementia Caregiving and Receiving Relationships – Poster [2023-11]
The number of people with dementia (PwD) receiving care from family and friends in Canadian communities is increasing (Statistic Canada, 2020). Within these complex and dynamic relationships of care, PwD may both be the victims and perpetrators of aggressive and
The Role of Culture and Connection in Reducing Justice-Involvement – Keynote Panel – 2025-11-05
This panel aims to highlight culturally responsive programs and approaches that may reduce the likelihood of an individual entering or re-entering the justice system. Panelists will provide a unique perspective on how community-based and culturally grounded interventions can support clients
Trauma and Violent Offending – Understanding Gang Violence Through the Lens of an Ex-Gang Member – 2015-11-17
The aim of this article is to examine how violent traumatic exposure over the life course can lead to future gang membership, violent offending and subsequent contact with the law. Drawing on a case study approach and a first person narrative our