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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1227 | Last Modified: 31 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 28 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-682-2657 |
| Fax | 905-984-6918 |
| jobgym@jhs-niagara.ca | |
| Website | https://www.jhs-niagara.com |
| Primary Contact | Jay Gemmell, Executive Director; Phone: 905-682-2657 ext 222; Email: jgemmell@jhs-niagara.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Emily Marr, Justice Services Program Coordinator / Project Rewind Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-682-2657 ext 260 * 905-682-2657 ext 258; Email: emarr@jhs-niagara.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King St and Court St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19: Clients welcome into premises in controlled numbers and by appointment only. Continuing to provide virtual services by phone, email and video meetings and clients will be able to choose how they want to be served. Provides community-based programs and services to adults and youth in the fields of justice, prevention, employment and education throughout the Niagara Region Programs include: Justice * Bail Verification and Supervision * Adult Community Service Order * Adult Diversion * Direct Accountability * Justice Services Volunteer Program * Intermittent Community Work * Non-Residential Attendance Centre Education RISE (Reducing Incidences of Suspensions and Expulsions) * provides education structure and supervision to youth suspended or expelled from DSBN schools * RISE: Students suspended for six or more days * ensures the opportunity to continue education Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) * offered in partnership with the Niagara Catholic District School Board and the District School Board of Niagara * non-academic programming for students who have been suspended or expelled * includes sports and arts programs * transportation is funded Project Rewind (Restore Events With Integrity Negotiation and Dignity) * school-based restorative justice program * uses restorative conferences to address issues such as bullying, racial and cultural confrontation, relationship difficulties and harassment Education and Community Partnership Program - Pathways to Success in Schools and Communities- Shifting Gears * school-based program to address students emotional, social and academic needs * classroom is a prevention program offering DBT Skills Training. There is a DBT informed teacher and trainer/youth worker that will teach and practice DBT skills with the students. Prevention Changes * offered in partnership with the Prevent Challenge foundation * provides money in response to requests from the DSBN to at risk youth and families Strengthening Families for the Future * a 14 week program for the whole family which will support healthy communication within the family uni * free of charge Employment Recipe for Success * a 16 week employment program which provides training, life skills, transferrable skills to youth ages 15-29 who may have barriers which would hinder them finding and sustaining employment * participants are trained in Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve, Service Excellence, First Aid / CPR Used work boots are available at no cost on a walk-in basis only * an alternate website is: www.jobgym.ca |
| Hours | Hours vary amongst programs |
| Eligibility | Other programs eligibility is specific to particular programs. Visit website for eligibility information. |
| Application | Call or visit |
| Languages | English ; French ; Spanish - Interpretation, Programs ; Other language requirements arranged as needed. |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1949 |
| Funding | Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services; Ministry of Attorney General; Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services; Service Canada, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; District School Board of Niagara; Region of Niagara; and private donations |
| Elections | June |
| Service Categories | Adult Diversion ; Bail Supervision Programs ; Community Service Orders ; Day/Evening Reporting Centres for Offenders ; Intermittent Sentencing ; Juvenile Diversion ; Work Clothing ; Youth Violence Prevention |