John Howard Society of Alberta

02/17/2026

REGISTER NOW! Alberta Criminal Justice Symposium 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/49d4a00ff9e8/save-the-date-alberta-criminal-justice-symposium-5864912

11/12/2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Alberta Criminal Justice Symposium 2026 -

Dear ,Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Alberta Criminal Justice Symposium. We've got some important information about the conference.

09/23/2025

[RESEND] NEW DATES, CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Alberta Criminal Justice Symposium 2026 -

Rachel Melnychuk - Assistant Deputy Minister, System Overview and Strategic Services, Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Dr. Fernanda Cruz Da Fonseca Rosenblatt – Professor of Law at the Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP), Brazil, and Associate Professor at the International Institute...

09/23/2025

NEW DATES, CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Alberta Criminal Justice Symposium 2026 -

Rachel Melnychuk - Assistant Deputy Minister, System Overview and Strategic Services, Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Dr. Fernanda Cruz Da Fonseca Rosenblatt – Professor of Law at the Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP), Brazil, and Associate Professor at the International Institute...

04/24/2025

Informative article. “The Youth Criminal Justice Act: What can journalists publish, and who does it protect?“

When police announce that a violent crime has been committed, people want to know who was hurt and who was charged. However, when those involved are under the age of 18, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) limits what journalists can report. A recent high-profile example in Saskatoon is the case o...

04/02/2025

Homelessness doesn’t take a vacation in warm weather or fade with the change of seasons. Warmer days might mean fewer worries about the cold, but for those without stable housing, it remains a daily struggle for countless people in our community. To learn more about the myth of seasonal homelessness visit https://www.cljhs.com/post/springtime-struggles-why-warm-weather-doesn-t-end-homelessness

04/02/2025

An article from LawNow about how the Magna Carta influenced our system.

Magna Carta Informs Our Criminal Law March 7, 2025 By Charles Davison The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, includes important legal concepts found today in our justice system, including the Rule of Law, jury trials, appointing qualified judges, evidence and access to justice. Photo by Mabel Amber from P...

03/26/2025

At Cold Lake John Howard Society, we believe in creating a community where everyone has access to a safe and stable place to call home. We’re proud to support the Pushing For Change event in Bonnyville, an incredible event raising awareness about homelessness and working to destigmatize the challenges many face. This conversation is a very important one for our community to have.

03/26/2025

Calgary JHS has started the Keegan HELP Fund. To learn more or make a donation, visit https://www.cjhs.ca/programs-initiatives/initiatives/keegan-help-fund/

More from CJHS:

“On March 12, 2015, our community experienced an immense loss with the passing of Keegan James Kostiuk—a vibrant, compassionate, and fun-loving young man.
“To honour and always remember Keegan, the Keegan HELP fund was created. The KHF has been a beacon of hope, empowering hundreds of young individuals to pursue their dreams. Over the past three years alone, the KHF has distributed $24,194 to support 60 applications—transforming lives by funding education programs, driving lessons, first aid training, recreation activities, and more. These opportunities help youth build confidence, form connections, and create brighter futures.
“Every dollar you give goes toward empowering young people to reach their full potential. Together, we can honor Keegan’s memory by investing in the dreams and futures of our community’s youth.”

03/19/2025

From SK: “The law regarding the standard of proof required to find a provincial inmate guilty of a disciplinary offence changed Friday [March 15]. The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled that a standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt — the same standard used in criminal trials — must be used in inmate disciplinary hearings in provincial correctional facilities when a finding of guilt could result in certain punishments like segregation or loss of earned remission (early release).”

When punishment includes loss of liberty for an inmate, a higher standard of proof must be used to find them guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

03/12/2025

From the US: “Muhammad’s unlikely elevation came during a remarkable — if largely overlooked — era in the history of America’s juvenile justice system. Between 2000 and 2020, the number of young people incarcerated in the United States declined by an astonishing 77 percent.”

Lessons from a radical 20-year experiment and a quiet triumph of public policy.

03/05/2025

From NL: “The John Howard Society says incarceration applies in the true sense of the word to the offender, but families also do the time…” https://vocm.com/2025/03/04/families-do-the-time-too-new-support-group-for-loved-ones-of-inmates/