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Change from the inside
Dazhi-Mino’ayaawin “A place of good health“
We offer programs, supports and resources, based on the principles of restorative justice, to our clients at their various stages of involvement with the justice system. We work with individuals (18 and over), who have been or may be incarcerated, their families and the community to address the root causes of crime.
As well, we advocate on behalf of individual clients within the system and for effective, evidence-based and humane approaches to reducing crime and supporting those who are or have been in conflict with the law.
Take time this season to visit someone in prison. It’s not that hard, and it makes a big difference. See the handbook below for more info.
Prison Visitor’s Handbook
A resource to support loved ones: Through the Bars: A Guide for Visiting at Correctional Facilities in Manitoba. Find detailed instructions on visiting procedures for 10 correctional facilities in Manitoba. Plus answers to 16 common questions visitors ask. See the full PDF here
Record Suspension/Pardon Program
Is your dated criminal record preventing you from getting a job or enjoying your quality of life? Or maybe you’re looking for closure on your past and a clean slate moving forward. You have options. Explore your eligibility with our new Record Suspension program.
See more information here.
Workbooks Available
Check out our list of free workbooks available for free (as PDF downloads), from our Literacy department.
Healing and Harm Reduction Substance Use Program
A place for men to talk about their substance use and create plans specific to fit their needs; with one-to-one support from a caseworker and access to an Indigenous Spiritual Advisor.
This 22-session open group program looks at substance use from a harm reduction model while incorporating Indigenous culture. These sessions will run Monday’s from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
We are currently accepting referrals for Mondays, see the contact info below. See a poster at this link: Healing and Harm Reduction Substance Use Program poster.pdf
For more information or to book an intake please contact the program caseworkers:
Debra Capitano
204-775-1514
dcapitano@johnhoward.mb.ca
or
Rob Erickson
204-775-1514
rerickson@johnhoward.mb.ca
Program at a Glance
Here’s a handy brochure that gives a quick look at our programs. You’ll find info on Reintegration services, Literacy, Birth Cerficates, our newsletters for and from men on the inside, and more. See our general brochure PDF here.
Info for newly convicted. If you have been sentenced to serve time in an institution here in Manitoba, check out the Manitoba Inmate Handbook.pdf to answer a lot of questions. It’s a collection of info from our prison visitor’s guide and government websites.
The Inside Scoop
Stories and art by those who are or have been incarcerated
We publish a newsletter twice a year called The Inside Scoop, which showcases the writing and artwork of students in our literacy program as well as criminalized people across Canada.
See more info about The Inside Scoop here.
See more about our Literacy program here.
Four Roads Healing Lodge
This is a new halfway house located in the heart of Winnipeg. We offer a variety of supports for men who have been incarcerated.
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