The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia
Suite 1, 541 Sackville Drive B4C 2S1 Lower Sackville, NS, Canada

We are hiring! We are looking a Program Support Worker in our Halifax Office. For more information on this opportunity, please follow the link below to our ad on Kijjii. https://www.kijiji.ca//c/program-support-worker/1547204656

The Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative has started a project called Safe Spaces for Men To Talk About Race and Health. The purpose of this project, is to create a safe space where men can get a fresh cut, or shave and discuss the different types of racism they face and the effects of that racism on their health. Sessions are being held every Monday and Wednesday for the month of January, please see the attached flyer for locations! ... To schedule an appointment please contact; Duane Winter @ 902 489-4748 or [email protected]

Schulich Law Professor Adelina Iftene, associate director of Dalhousie’s Health Law Institute, explains why vaccinations in prisons should be prioritized. Dalhousie University https://bit.ly/3qjLfZE

The John Howard Society Central Regional Office would like to acknowledge the support of The United Way of Colchester and the Emergency Community Response Fund. With your assistance, we were able to purchase several warm pieces of clothing and boots to give to community members during these cold months. Thank You!

Daniela and Gillian, of our Halifax Regional Office, were excited to launch Caring Dads, a group intervention program for men who have exposed their children to domestic violence. We are thrilled to bring this program to Halifax through Project Dovetail, a partnership with New Start Counselling and reachAbility Association and supported by Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Nova Scotia Culture and Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Trans Day of Remembrance Truro pride will be recognizing Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov 20 at 7 pm. The town of Truro will be lighting the Colchester - East Ha...nts Public Library in the trans pride flag and we will be reading the names of known individuals who have lost their lives to violence against trans people in the past year. Please drop off a candle to the Colchester - East Hants Public Library steps, while following public health measures. We will be sharing this through Facebook live for those looking to join us in recognizing and remembering those lost to transphobic violence, may they rest in power See more

We are hiring! We are looking for a term full-time Office Administrator in our Sackville office. For more information on this one year opportunity, please click on the link below to see our ad on Kijjii. https://www.kijiji.ca//cit/office-administrator/1544580035

Value Village has been a steady support to us throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. Their donations have helped our Transition Team respond to clothing and footwear needs of people recently released from incarceration and/or experiencing homelessness. Additionally, Value Village has donated playing cards - a high demand item among our incarcerated clients. Our team and clients are very appreciative of Value Village's ongoing support!

JHS would like to express our gratitude to Value Village and Memory Lane Family Place for their donations of children's clothing. Your contribution has helped a father and child in need! Thank you so much!

The sacrifices of Canada’s Black soldiers are often under told but this year the town of Truro, Nova Scotia has put that history on display. CTV Atlantic's Cory McGraw brings you the story.

Nov 15-22 is Restorative Justice Week! This year, the National Restorative Justice Symposium will be held virtually today and tomorrow on November 16 & 17. Please visit https://www.crjc.ca/national-symposium for more information.