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Bail Verification and Supervision Program (BVSP)

For the past 5 years, JHS has provided this program which serves individuals 16 years and older (males and females) charged with criminal offences but who are not a threat to the community, and would otherwise qualify for bail but do not have the finances or social ties to meet bail conditions. This program allows these individuals to be released from custody and provides for their supervision while they are in the community awaiting trial. In so doing, the program supports the reduction of delays in the criminal court and represents a cost effective alternative to remand by

enabling the release of low-risk accused.

The program operates Monday to Friday out of the main JHS office. The three major functions of the program are:

1. To identify the availability of a surety;

2. To provide verified neutral and factual information about an accused person at judicial interim release proceedings and to assist the court in selecting suitable candidates for bail and bail supervision;

3. To provide supervisory counselling and referral services for people who are released from custody by the courts. An assessment is completed upon release. The result of the assessment is to help the client and the bail supervision counsellor in developing a case plan that can begin to address areas of concern that may have contributed to the alleged conduct. Case Management services are provided though no formal counselling is offered. However, the coordinator will offer support, advice and motivate clients as part of The intake and follow-up processes. All services are provided on a one on one basis and all participants are mandated by the courts. Funding for the program is provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Direct Accountability Program

The Crown Attorney will notify the accused on, or before, their first court appearance if they are considered eligible. The accused then meets with the Direct Accountability Coordinator who explains the details of the program and the sanction(s) assigned by the Crown and determines if the individual meets the requirements of the program. Individuals can also ask their Counsel or Duty Counsel about their eligibility.

of the program and the legal implications of their participation in the program. To be considered for the program an individual must:

 Be willing to accept responsibility for actions that led to the charge;  Be willing to make amends for their offence through an assigned task or

“sanction”;

 Complete an agreement, which outlines the terms of sanctions to be met. The Direct Accountability Coordinator will meet with the individual to determine their ability and willingness to make reparation for the offence and their suitability and motivation to complete the assigned sanction(s). The Direct Accountability

Coordinator will set a time limit for the completion of the agreed upon sanction(s). Funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Community Integration Services Program - Transitional Housing Services

JHS Thunder Bay offers short and long term accommodation for men and women who are or have been in conflict with the law. Housing is provided for men and women coming directly out of a correctional institution or for those who have had difficulty “getting back on their feet” due to their criminal history. On average, JHS provides housing for 47 residents a month. The JHS will also in the near future offer 9 rooms for women’s transitional housing. Each resident’s room is furnished with a bed, dresser, and a refrigerator. Residents share the kitchen, showers and laundry

facilities, and must abide by strict rules of residency. A residential caretaker provides evening and weekend support and night staff provide after hours security.

Residents complete an intake assessment and are provided with Case Management and counselling services. A breakfast program provides a hot breakfast 5 days a week and residents have access to an on-site food bank to create Food packs. Food packs consist of a small supply of non-perishable food items. The Regional Food Distribution Centre provides JHS with food items (mostly canned and dried food or cereal) which are distributed to the residents. Since the breakfast program does not operate on the weekends, this ensures that residents have sufficient food supplies during this time. Funding for the housing program is provided by rental income, the United Way, private donors, foundations and local businesses.

Community Supervision Order Program

For the past 25 years this program has served individuals 18 years and older, who have been ordered by the courts to perform volunteer hours as an alternative to incarceration. Operating on site at JHS’ main office, the program provides participants with volunteer work placement opportunities which are supervised by JHS staff at local organizations. Case management services are provided though no formal

counselling component is included in the program. However, the program coordinator will offer supportive advice and motivational counselling as part of the intake and

follow-up work with clients. All services within this program are provided on a one on one basis. Funding is provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and

Correctional Services on a long term contractual basis. Community Integration Services Program

-Re-integration services

Part of the Community Integration services program is providing re-integration services to individuals living within the JHS residence. Re-integration services works closely with people who have come into conflict with the law. It is designed to help individuals successfully get re-established back into the community. The process of re-integration consists of responding to the needs of clients, coordinating required services, providing clients with social service connections needed to obtain

government identification, working with OW/ODSP, accessing employment services, individual counselling, educational services, and treatment and/or other

programming. Regular visits are made to the District Jail and Thunder Bay Correctional Centre where the coordinator meets with individuals who are being released and are in need of assistance.

The programming is currently offered on-site and includes the following:

 Life Skills Series: This series was designed to prepare individuals for living in the community. It provides individuals with skills to help them succeed in society. Sessions include components on stress reduction and grief.

 Anger Management: This program is designed to help introduce individuals to concepts involved with managing their anger. It is taught in an educational format and helps individuals explore their own issues and needs for

treatment.

Participants in the program may be voluntary or mandated by probation or the courts. A resource manual entitled, “Finding our Way in Thunder Bay”, has been created for this program and is also used by other agencies in the community. It is geared towards individuals who are in conflict with the law, providing a

comprehensive list of community resources including those that provide food, clothing, treatment, or government services. Funding for the program is provided by the United Way, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Community Residential Facility (crf)

JHS Thunder Bay now provides housing for men and women being released from a federal correctional facility and being supervised on parole in the community. JHS Thunder bay works closely with the local parole office to provide community case management services that help support a parolee with healthy transition into Society.

Community Maintenance Program (CMP)

Once a week CMP sessions are facilitated to federal parolees living in the community of Thunder Bay. Referrals are received from the local parole office for program participants. Participants attend up to 12 sessions each program cycle.