John Howard Society of Durham (Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax)

The John Howard Society of Durham is a Non-profit organization of offices dedicated to effective, just and humane responses to crime and its causes. It aims to support people and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Its local offices deliver evidence-based programs and services focused on prevention, intervention and re-integration across the province. These range from helping youth develop the life skills that will let them achieve their full potential, to helping families navigate issues of criminal justice, to providing job training for those leaving incarceration so they can contribute to their community in a meaningful way.