Justice Services in Victoria and Nanaimo.
Supporting rehabilitation and Reintegration.
The John Howard Society of Victoria provides services that support individuals involved in the justice system. Programs focus on rehabilitation, cultural connection, and successful reintegration into the community.
What reintegration looks like.
Our justice services address challenges to reintegration by providing structure, connection, and support during critical transitions.
Our Justice Initiatives
Transforming justice into healing.
Our Programs
Transforming justice into healing.
Intensive Support and Supervision Program (ISSP)
Alternative to custody for female-identifying youth ages 12 to 17 referred by probation.
Community-based alternative to custody.
One-to-one supervision and support.
Education, counselling, and activities.
Location:
Victoria and surrounding area
Guthrie Therapeutic Community
Community for adult men at Nanaimo Correctional Centre with substance misuse issues.
Four-month residential treatment program.
Peer accountability and recovery management.
Re-entry planning and alumni support.
Location:
Nanaimo Correctional Centre
Indigenous Cultural Liaison Services
Services for self-identified Indigenous residents at NCC and VIRCC.
Connect or reconnect with culture and community.
Elder-led programs and ceremonies.
Support for culturally safe reintegration.
Location:
Nanaimo Correctional Centre & Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre
VIRCC Services
Services for residents at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre.
Pre-release planning and goal setting.
Help with ID, taxes, and housing information.
Life skills workshops.
Location:
Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre
Eligibility
Justice services are open to:
ISSP
Self-identifying female youth referred by probation officers.
Guthrie Therapeutic community
Medium-custody inmates at NCC with minimum 4-month sentence.
Indigenous Cultural Liaison and VIRCC Services
Current residents of NCC and VIRCC.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Justice Services in Victoria.
Yes. The ISSP program in Victoria is specifically designed for female-identifying youth ages 12 to 17.
If you are currently in provincial custody at Nanaimo Correctional Centre, you can request to be assessed for the Guthrie Therapeutic Community. You must be motivated to address substance misuse and agree to the community rules.
It is a treatment model where the community itself is the method of change. Residents live together, hold each other accountable, and learn skills to change their behaviours and attitudes.