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Title:

2020 to 2025 GP to NVOs - John Howard Society of Canada

Agreement Number:

21513

Agreement Value:

$2,548,975.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 9, 2020 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The John Howard Society of Canada (JHSC) is a national organization with fifty-three incorporated Societies providing services in over 80 communities across Canada. Direct service to individuals is delivered primarily by the local branches and affiliates (which are supported by provincial/territorial John Howard Societies). The JHSC functions as the liaison between community agencies and federal government departments and is involved in communications and research on federal matters related to corrections and criminal justice. The organization is committed to effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime. The organization’s target population is individuals who are, or at risk of becoming, criminally involved.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes following the provision of funding under the GP to NVOs include the following:

Immediate Outcomes
• Increased knowledge and understanding for decision-making in Canada’s criminal justice and corrections systems.
• Shared knowledge and awareness leading to enhanced delivery of services, such as dissemination of information.
• Improved intersectoral/interdisciplinary collaboration and delivery of services.

Intermediate Outcomes
• Contribution to national policy dialogue on matters related to criminal justice.
• Increased capacity of the organization to fulfill its mandate.
• Increased community capacity to work with victims, offenders, families, and local officials such as police and emergency first responders.

Long Term Outcome
• A safer, secure and more resilient Canadian society.

Location:

Kingston, Ontario, CA K7P 2N6

Reference Number:

214-2020-2021-Q1-0011

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

130523467RT0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

The John Howard Society of Canada

Program:

(GP to NVOs) The Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations

Program Purpose:

Grant helps to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses.