Effective, just & humane responses to the causes & consequences of crime
The John Howard Society is a voluntary, non-profit agency that provides intervention, residential, employment and related programs and services to adult and youth involved in the criminal justice system.
Peer-reviewed science argues that punishment does not make people more pro-social – and that it often makes them worse.
Our provincial organization, the John Howard Society of Newfoundland & Labrador, delivers best-practice services to pro-socially integrate persons at the end of their sentence and prevent people from coming into conflict with the law in the first place. Our policy and position papers and presentations advocate for legislation that accords with principles of fundamental justice.
Programs & Services
We provide counselling, residential and employment services to ex-offenders of all ages
Resources & FAQ
Helpful links to resources and an archive of answers to our most frequently asked questions.
2023-24 Year in Review
A Generous Donation from the MUN Social Justice Class
Thank you to the MUN Social Justice Class for your generous donation! Our participants very much appreciate it! Would you like to get involved too?…
Justice and Public Safety Minister John Hogan Signs Proclamation for John Howard Society Week
Thanks to JPS Minister John Hogan for a thoughtful discussion today on criminal justice matters and signing our Proclamation declaring Feb 12-18, 2023 JHS WEEK….
The HMP Phoenix Garden Project
we’ve grown tomatoes, lettuce, squash and some beautiful flowers and houseplants, and everything seems to be thriving…