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by Mia Dauvergne and Leonardo De Socio

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This document serves to inform citizens, policy makers, and practitioners about sex offenders and their victims, addressing the facts that underlie common assumptions both true and false in this rapidly evolving field.

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With offices in Cambridge, Kitchener and Guelph, John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington is able to offer many different volunteering opportunities.  Positions are available in office support and in our various programs.    Many of the folks who work in our offices today started out as volunteers.

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Need a job?

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington offers a variety of Employment Related Programs for adults and youth in the Cambridge & North Dumfries area through Cambridge Career Connections.  For more information and eligibility, please click on the link provided:  Employment Programs

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ADULTS

  John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington offers a variety of prevention, intervention, educational and service programs to individuals who were 18 or older at the time of the offence.  For more information and eligibility, please click on the link provided: Adult Programs

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TEENS

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington offers a variety of prevention, intervention, educational and service programs to individuals who were between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of the offence.  For more information and eligibility, please click on the link provided:  Youth Programs

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All images retrieved from  John Howard Society of Canada

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How do I know if I am eligible for an Employment Program?

In order to be eligible for Service Canada funded programs, participants must be:

15-30 years of age

Out of school

A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status in Canada

Not in receipt of Employment Insurance benefits

In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment

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What will students learn in the C.O.P.E.S. program?

Students learn strategies to cope with anger, depression, stress, family separation, peer pressure, drug and alcohol abuse and bullying. Students also build skills in healthy problem solving, decision-making, goal setting, communication, conflict resolution and relationships. Each group has an individual dynamic and the pace and outline of the group ‘coursework’ is determined by the ‘needs’ of the group. Each student in the group goes through an ‘intake process’ with the JHS facilitator (and a representative of the school) whereby the student has an opportunity to get to know the facilitator, ask some questions they may have, identify some personal goals for themselves and decide whether they feel C.O.P.E.S. is right for them. Almost all of the students, who go through an intake process, agree to participate in the C.O.P.E.S. group.

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How successful is the Bullying Program in reducing incidents in the school?

Teachers have indicated that they have noticed (a decrease) decreases in bullying behaviour and an increase in students seeking positive help/support from teachers etc. In addition, they indicated that students now have a “common language” to use regarding bullying and have a better understanding of bystander roles and bullying interventions.

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Is there a cost for the PAR program?

Yes, there is a cost for the program. The total fee is $375.00 for anyone making $30,000 or more per year. A sliding scale is used depending on income to adjust the fee if individuals earn less than $30,000. The amount is negotiated with the Program Coordinator when registering for the program.

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How can I join the Partner Assault Response Program?

Call the John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington at [phone] and ask for reception. There are preset appointment dates where individuals can arrange to register for the program.

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includes: PAR, Caring Dads, Back on Track, and more.