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.
🌟 Seeking Volunteer Board Members
Join the John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (JHS-NL) Board of Directors and Help Shape a Safer, More Just Community The John Howard Society of…
Unlock the Power of Healthy, Positive, and Assertive Communication!
Are you ready to start your journey toward becoming a more assertive, positive communicator to express yourself confidently, build stronger relationships, and improve your professional…
Peer Support – Family Support Group & Drop-in Services Starting January 2025
JHS-NL is offering peer support for participants and their families to assist in recovery and overcoming the challenges and barriers associated with involvement in the criminal justice system.
The HMP Phoenix Garden Project
we’ve grown tomatoes, lettuce, squash and some beautiful flowers and houseplants, and everything seems to be thriving…
Employment Practitioner – Next Steps Employment Services (St. John’s)
Closing Date: August 7thth, 2025
Welcome to our new Executive Director, Melissa Noseworthy
Please help us welcome our new Executive Director Melissa Noseworthy. Following the departure of longstanding John Howard Society Executive Director Cindy Murphy, who has retired…
John Howard Society NL Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement
Creating an effective, just and humane responses to confronting crime requires a diverse equitable and inclusive organization. We are committed to building an organization to…