A Crown Attorney’s Perspective on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Justice Sector – Webinar – 2021-02-23
A webinar presented by the Scarborough Local Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee on February 23, 2021. Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, participants will:• Have increased knowledge and insights on the impact and challenges of COVID-19 on
A History and Future of Legal and Peer Advocacy in the Forensic System in Ontario [2023-11-15]
The rights of people found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) and Unfit are difficult to achieve politically and have few champions. Rights are most often won through the Courts, under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This session will provide
Alternative Resolution Court – How Do We Spell SUCCESS? – 2019-11-05
The Peel Alternative Resolution Court is a collaborative approach in a “therapeutic judicial” environment at the A Grenville and William Davis Court. ARC supports individuals who are living with mental illness, developmental and intellectual delay, dual diagnosis, concurrent disorders, acquired
Anti-Black Racism: A Discussion with the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) – Webinar – 2021-03-31
A webinar presented by the North York Local Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee on March 31, 2021. Learning Objectives/Discussion Overview: Presenters: Sade Makinde (she/her), Community Legal Worker at Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC). She has studied Law and Legal
Brain Injury Court Navigator Program – Overview and Early Learnings – 2025-11-05
Brain injury (BI) is 95 per cent among women in the criminal-legal-system, often related to intimate partner violence. There are no BI-focused interventions for Ontario-based women on bail. BI limits ability to read understand remember legal language and court orders
Breaking Barriers: Peer Mentorship and Reintegration for Justice-Involved Individuals – 2025-11-04
This session explores systemic barriers that justice-involved Black and Indigenous individuals face and highlights innovative approaches to reintegration. Attendees will gain insights into the power of peer mentorship, skill-building, and community partnerships in reducing recidivism. Real-world success stories and best
CLEO Steps to Justice – Webinar – 2020-05-27
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) is offering a webinar on StepstoJustice.ca, a website with legal information on common legal problems. This webinar is for people working in the health and justice systems who may support people with legal
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
Communicating with People with Mental Health Disabilities: What Justice Sector Professionals Can Do to Remove Barriers – Webinar – 2016-12-14
People with mental health disabilities face barriers in all sectors of society. To ensure these individuals have equal access to justice sector services, justice sector professionals must understand these barriers and how to use effective communication to increase equality in
Court Outcomes Data Project – Webinar – 2015-02-26
2015-02-26 Presented by Micheal Dunn, Sarah Gauthier, and Helene Philbin-Wilkinson Court Outcomes Data Project – 2015-02-26
Facilitators and Barriers to Building Collaborative and Sustainable Interventions – 2019-11-04
Over the past decade, considerable resources have been spent to implement and validate innovative programs and strategies in youth justice. As these evidence-based programs have proliferated and matured, the need for research to understand the conditions and processes necessary to
Gladue: What It Is and Why It Matters – North York HSJCC Lunch & Learn – 2022-09-29
Learning Objectives: Presenter: Jonathan Rudin received his LL.B. and LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. In 1990 he was hired to establish Aboriginal Legal Services and has been with ALS ever since. Currently he is the Program
How Do You Fix the System When the System is the Problem? – Webinar – 2024-10-31
A Virtual Lunch and Learn Session: Anti-Racism Series Session 1 The Colour of Justice: Recognizing Indigenous Voices Within the Context of Mental Health and Justice Services Learning Objectives: Presenter: Jonathan Rudin received his LL.B. and LL.M. from Osgoode Hall
HSJCC Webinar Series: Ontario’s Four Justice Centre Pilots
Ontario’s Four Justice Centre Pilots:New & Innovative Community-Driven Justice Models We are pleased to announce the third webinar in our ongoing series on Ontario’s Four Justice Centre Pilots. Register now for the Toronto Downtown East Justice Centre Webinar. Recordings from
Indigenous Led Justice Within a Western Justice Framework [2023-11-16]
Next year will mark 25 years since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Gladue. Many restorative justice practices have been put in place since then for Indigenous people in conflict with the law, yet Indigenous peoples in
Indigenous-Specific Programming as a Response to Intimate Partner Violence – Webinar – 2025-10-29
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres offers two Indigenous Specific – Intimate Violence Prevention Programs (IS-IPVP): the Indigenous Community Justice Program and Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin. IS-IPVP programs are community-based, culturally grounded, and offer meaningful alternatives to mainstream partner assault
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
Introduction to Friendship Centres – Webinar – 2025-04-23
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) represents the collective interests of 31 Friendship Centres in cities and towns across the province. Friendship Centres are places for community members and Indigenous people living in urban spaces to gather, connect
IRCAs: Improving Justice Outcomes for Black and Racialized Persons [2023-11-16]
Black and racialized people are overrepresented at every level and every stage of the criminal legal system in Ontario. Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is funding Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs), reports that will help sentencing judges consider the
LAO Community Engagement: Building a More Accessible Legal Aid System Together – Poster [2023-11]
During the pandemic, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) introduced a variety of temporary measures to respond to specific challenges presented by COVID-19. For example, LAO waived certificate eligibility requirements that impacted vulnerable and at-risk clients, such as individuals detained in correctional
Métis Nation of Ontario: Métis History, Culture, and Justice [2023-11-15]
Presented by members of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Justice Team, this session will offer the opportunity to learn about who the Métis are, who they are in Ontario, Métis history and culture, restorative justice practices and important court decisions.
MHCC’s National Action Plan on Mental Health and Criminal Justice [2023-11-16]
The Mental Health of Commission of Canada (MHCC) is leading the development of an action plan to support the mental health and well-being of people who interact with the criminal justice system in Canada. This initiative builds on the MHCC’s
Mobile Crisis Response Teams Framework and Toolkit Webinar – 03-08-2023
As emergency responders, police officers are often the first to arrive on the scene and interact with an individual who may be experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. Over the past 20 years in Ontario, police services and
Moving the Wheels of Justice: Communication about Mental Health within the Courthouse
• To gain insights into enhancing communication when interacting with people with mental health issues.• To learn strategies on how to engage with people with mental health issues.• To bring together the justice and mental health sectors to share knowledge,
Navigating Complexity: The Current State of Mental Health and Justice Clients in Ontario – 2025-11-04
Cota will provide an overview of the mental health and justice programs they offer in downtown Toronto and highlight a few (anonymized) client stories to illustrate both, the complexity and intensity of the target population’s needs, and how the staff
Ontario Pocket Guide – Youth Criminal Justice Act Canada – 2014
Ontario Government guide to the Youth Criminal Justice Act – 2014 Ontario Pocket Guide – Youth Criminal Justice Act Canada – 2014
Ontario’s Community Justice Coordinators – 2025-11-04
An overview of Community Justice Coordinators (CJCs) – a new, community-drive justice approach that works to improve individual outcomes, reduce risk of reoffending, improve court efficiencies, and promote community safety. Presenters: Dayna Arron | Executive Director, Justice Centres, Criminal Law
Ontario’s Justice Centre Pilots: Uniquely Tailored to Specialized Needs and Community Justice Centres: An Innovative Community-Driven Justice Model for the Future [2021-11-16]
By creating tailored and innovative community justice models that meet individuals where they are at and respond to community needs, Ontario’s Justice Centre Pilots offer a transformative approach to criminal justice. This presentation will be an in-depth discussion about Ontario’s
Opening the Doors of Justice – An Attempt to Make True Justice Accessible to People with an Intellectual Disability Who Have Been the Victims of a Crime – 2015-11-17
Mark Pathak pioneered a model of work to enable people with intellectual disabilities engage with the criminal justice system as complainants. The framework provides specialist support to help witnesses prepare for the courtroom experience while helping the court understand in advance the
Our Freedom is Bound Together: Supporting the Release, Transition, and Care of People Impacted by Incarceration During COVID-19 – Session 1 – Bail 101:Adult
Presented by Legal Aid Ontario and Nikki Knows/Project OASIS, in collaboration with the City of TorontoFacilitator: Nikki BrownePresenters: Chad Skinner, Rita Roy, Evan Sarazen Legal Aid OntarioJune 5, 2020
Power Dynamics between Indigenous Organizations and the Justice System [2021-11-16]
Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada means restoring a degree of control in decision making to Indigenous organizations, and to acknowledge their authority in certain matters. I will go over some principles of Indigenous justice and efforts to implement them
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
Struggle to Strength: A Journey Forward after Addiction and Incarceration – 2025-11-04
Personal story of my journey through addiction and incarceration with a focus on the early interventions and support services that added to the successful transition from conflict with law to working frontline in the justice sector. This will be a
The Impact of Building an Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Organizational Culture – Webinar – 2025-01-30
Impact on the Organization – we will focus on processes that are inclusive to build anti-oppressivepracticesEg: prevention of violence client policy, psychological health and safety policy building using “ForYou, By You” principles.Impact on Individuals – we will focus on how
The London Justice Centre – Webinar – 2022/06/15
This webinar is the first in a new series on Ontario’s Four Justice Centre Pilots: New & Innovative Community-Driven Justice Models. This webinar series will provide an in-depth discussion on each of Ontario’s Justice Centre pilots with a focus on
The Métis Community Diversion Program: Addressing Justice-Involved Métis Needs – 2025-11-04
The Métis Community Diversion Program began in 2018 as a response to a legal-needs assessment, showing that Indigenous justice service providers lacked awareness and recognition of Métis rights and identity. This caused significant barriers for Métis people in Ontario to
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
The Sentencing & Parole Project – Toronto Regional and Local HSJCCs Lunch & Learn – 2022-05-19
The Sentencing and Parole Project (SPP) is a non-profit organization that prepares enhanced pre-sentence reports (EPSRs) for Black people marginalized by poverty and racial inequality. Our work has built upon the use of the reports in Nova Scotia where they
The Toronto Downtown East Justice Centre – Webinar – 2022/07/20
This webinar is the third in a new series on Ontario’s Four Justice Centre Pilots: New & Innovative Community-Driven Justice Models. This webinar series will provide an in-depth discussion on each of Ontario’s Justice Centre pilots with a focus on
The Toronto Northwest Justice Centre – Webinar – 2022/06/16
This webinar is the second in a new series on Ontario’s Four Justice Centre Pilots: New & Innovative Community-Driven Justice Models. This webinar series will provide an in-depth discussion on each of Ontario’s Justice Centre pilots with a focus on
Toronto Gladue Court – Current Services and Ideas for the Future – Webinar – 2026-01-15
Presented by the West Toronto Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee on January 15, 2026. For learning goals: Presenters: Jasmyn Galley is a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. She lived in England with her parents and younger sister until she
Tracking (In) Justice: A Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Data and Transparency Project [2023-11-16]
Deaths in custody are not tracked in a consistent way across Canada, leaving little information available to the public. Our project is a data justice and public criminology research initiative, but our research is about the lives and deaths of
Unequal Justice – Webinar – 2021/04/21
Unequal Justice: Experiences and outcomes of young people in Ontario’s youth bail system presented by John Howard Society of Ontario Webinar Description: Participants of this webinar will learn about a unique research project conducted by the John Howard Society of
Uneven Scales: An Exploration of the Distinct Legal Experiences of Black and Indigenous People in Ontario – Webinar – 2025-06-18
Join the John Howard Society of Ontario (JHSO), the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC), and the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) for a webinar on the distinct experiences of Black and Indigenous People in the criminal justice system. The presentation
Youth Court Assessment Resource Guide – 2015
Contents: YCJA Section 34 Reports – Best Practice Guidelines Youth Forensic Assessment Orders – Best Practice Guidelines Youth Court Assessment Resource Guide – 2015