Skills and Supports for Better Futures: DBT for High-Risk Youth [2021-11-16]
Justice-involved and high-risk youth often present with histories of trauma which impact emotional regulation and contribute to high-risk behaviours, justice involvement, and mental health difficulties. DBT is a cognitive-behavioral intervention
Special Populations Primer: Acquired Brain Injury and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
To provide an overview of acquired brain injuries and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and how individuals experiencing these conditions come into contact with the justice system. Across Ontario, many Human
Specialized Crisis Team – Psychiatric Assistance at Police Incidents – 2016-11-16
The Waterloo Regional Police Service, Canadian Mental Health Association and the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) have been involved in a partnership since February of 2013 to deliver enhanced mental health crisis
Staying Visible, Staying Connected for Life: Report of the Expert Panel on Police Officer Deaths by Suicide [2019-09]
During 2018, nine deaths by suicide occurred among serving and retired police officers in the province of Ontario. This number was thought to be unprecedented*. Soon after the year ended,
Stranded without Personal Belongings: Putting Offenders with Mental Health Issues at Risk
Many individuals are released from custody without their medication, health card, money, keys to their residence and sometimes even without their civilian clothes. Individuals cannot or do not pick up
Strategies for Community Service Providers for Engaging in Communication with Correctional Facilities in Ontario
Strategies for Community Service Providers for Engaging in Communication with Correctional Facilities in Ontario 2013-01-22 Presented by Katie Almond, George Kurzawa, Uppala Chandrasekera, and Leslie Wight. Click here to watch
Strategies to Implement Effective Police-ED Protocols
Police officers, by virtue of their role as emergency responders, are often the first to arrive on the scene of a mental health crisis, and they often accompany individuals to
Structure and Reporting Changes for the HSJCC Network
Objective of this webinar will be to: Provide an overview of the new Provincial HSJCC secretariat and structure of HSJCC Network Review the new, standardized reporting requirements for the HSJCC
Suicide Intervention in Indigenous Communities and Life Promotion [2023-11-16]
A discussion of the core concepts of life promotion and how it is taught in Feather Carriers trainings. “Life promotion” is an approach to suicidal ideation in contrast to “suicide
Support for Families Following a Death in Custody [2023-11-15]
The death of a loved one can be a one of life’s most difficult and painful experiences. Where the circumstances of a loss are complex, families may experience disenfranchised and
Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities through a Justice Clinical Lens – 2019-11-04
In response to the 2016 Ombudsman of Ontario Report, the Community Networks of Specialized Care set out to create a refreshed mandate with the goal of providing individuals with high
Supporting Mental Health within the Criminal Justice System [2021-11-17]
Mental health concerns and illnesses are higher among people involved in the criminal justice system than the general population. Without adequate supports and services in the community, many continue to
Supporting People with Serious Mental Illnesses and Reducing Their Risk of Contact with the Criminal Justice System – Webinar – 2017-12-20
People who have serious mental illnesses (SMIs) are increasingly overrepresented in the criminal justice system. But as leaders in behavioral health, psychiatrists are in a unique position to address the
Supportive Housing within the Circle of Addiction Care – 2019-11-04
This presentation will explore the relationship between CAMH’s Drug Treatment Court program and LOFT Community Services – Mental Health and Justice Supportive Housing. The presenters will discuss the failures and
Survivors of Homicide Victims and Mental Health – 2019-11-05
Family members and friends of victims of homicide violence face mental, physical, and spiritual health challenges as they learn to survive without their loved one. However, research has historically focused
System Improvement Through Service Collaboratives (SISC)
Implementing Cross-Sectoral Initiatives within the Justice System to support Children and Youth with Mental Health & Addiction Needs Learn how the Niagara, Champlain, and Kenora Rainy River Justice Collaboratives have used implementation science
System Navigation in a Complex World – SURPRISE it’s NOT Broken! 2019-11-05
System Navigation/Service Resolution regularly assembles service providers and organizational management representing a range of sectors (e.g., mental health, addictions, housing, police, family services, and other community services) to strategize on
Taking the Next Step – Designing Effective Treatment Supports for Community Reintegration of Forensic Patients – 2015-11-17
Taking the next step towards full community reintegration of forensic patients involves a qualitative departure from the structured hospital system. It must be done in a thoughtful and comprehensive way designed to
The Art of Restorative Practices: The Advantages of Integrating Creative Practices in Restorative Justice [2023-11-15]
Restorative justice and restorative practices are seeing an ever-increasing popularity by practitioners working in the criminal justice field. While restorative practices exist on a continuum from informal to formal practices,
The Changing Landscape of Treatment in Forensic Psychiatry – 2015-11-16
As we face legislative changes, precedent-setting court decisions and institutional re-structuring, it behooves us to generate innovative solutions for consumers of forensic psychiatric services. Individuals never-before considered viable for community placement
The Community Reintegration Planning Table at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre is supporting release planning – 2023-07-31
A new partnership between Ontario and the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee aims to create a person-centered approach to release planning for high needs individuals leaving custody. The
The Community Reintegration Planning Table at Maplehurst Correctional Complex is supporting release planning – 2023-08-14
A new partnership between Ontario and the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee aims to create a person-centered approach to release planning for high needs individuals leaving custody. The
The Community Reintegration Planning Table at Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and Thunder Bay Jail is supporting release planning – 2023-07-20
A new partnership between Ontario and the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee aims to create a person-centered approach to release planning for high needs individuals leaving custody. The
The Community Reintegration Planning Table at Toronto South Detention Centre has launched and is supporting release planning – 2023-06-22
A new partnership between Ontario and the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee aims to create a person-centered approach to release planning for high needs individuals leaving custody. The
The Forensic Early Intervention Service – A New Pathway Initiative to Mental Health Care – 2015-11-18
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Forensic Early Intervention Service (FEIS) is a new program housed in the Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC). FEIS is a partnership between CAMH,
The GA Inquest on Youth Suicide – Lessons Learned – 2015-11-17
On May 13, 2008, GA, a 17 year old youth, committed suicide. At the time of his death, GA was in custody on a remand from the Ontario Court of Justice.
The Grey Bruce Supportive Outreach Services (SOS): Mitigating and Aiding Vulnerable Populations [2023-11-15]
Grey Bruce Health Services and the Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) team provide quality, accessible care to specialized populations with complex needs, including the Indigenous, unhoused, and LGBTQ+ communities, as well
The HARM (Hamilton Anatomy of Risk Management) Tool: Implications for Implementation
This webinar explores risk management as it relates to the specific implementation of the Hamilton Anatomy of Risk Management (HARM) Tool. Risk factors for violence vary from inpatient hospital settings
The HSJCC Network in 2018/2019 – Webinar – 2019-08-14
The HSJCC Network: 2018/2019 Every summer, the Local, Regional and Provincial HSJCCs report on the projects they have been working on over the past fiscal year. This reporting process provides
The HSJCC Network in 2019/2020 – Webinar – 2020-09-02
Every summer, the Local, Regional and Provincial HSJCCs complete Annual Reports detailing the results of the work that they’ve completed over the past fiscal year. This process gives us the
The HSJCC Network Member Engagement Plan – 2019-11-05
The HSJCC Network Member Engagement Plan was developed by the HSJCC Secretariat as a part of the Provincial HSJCC’s ongoing work to support the efforts of the Local and Regional
The HSJCC Network: Reflecting on the past year and looking ahead
The HSJCC Network is made up of 54 diverse committees across the province which operate at a local, regional and provincial level. Reflecting on the work of the HSJCC Network
The impact of mental health recovery narratives on recipients experiencing mental health problems: Qualitative analysis and change model [2019]
BackgroundMental health recovery narratives are stories of recovery from mental health problems. Narratives may impact in helpful and harmful ways on those who receive them. The objective of this paper
The Implementation of an Integrated Psychological Therapy Approach – 2019-11-05
Individuals with psychosis can face deficits with their social interactions. Empowering our clients to lead meaningful lives and have valued social roles is an important part of the psychosocial rehabilitation
The Importance of Collecting Race-Based Data Across the Health Care and Justice Systems
Provincial HSJCC 2019 Conference Keynote Panel Discussion | Monday, November 4th, 2019 This panel discussion was focused on the importance of collecting race-based data across the health care and justice
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
The North Community Network of Specialized Care Skills Systems Group – An Adaptation Of DBT for People with Developmental Disabilities Delivered by Videoconference
The NCNSC Skills System Group provides this adaptation of DBT via videoconference to people across northern Ontario who have developmental disabilities *DD (and problems with emotion regulation). It is proving to be
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 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
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
