Our Organization
We strive to be inclusive, collaborative, and accountable, as well as open to diverse input. These values are the heart of how we reflect, learn, and improve for the well-being of our clients and staff.
The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia is nationally-affiliated and connected to 65 regional offices across Canada. We offer support, compassion, and practical help to all people regardless of background. As a non-profit charity, we are governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our current Board Members and latest Annual Report and Meeting Minutes follow. For any other years, contact us at the numbers below.
The John Howard Society of Canada receives support from Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, and fundraises for special projects and programs.
Charitable # 1189 75093 RR 001
Joint Stocks Registration # 127 3349
Annual Report & Annual Meeting 2025
DOWNLOAD: 2022 JHSNS Annual Meeting Minutes
DOWNLOAD: 2025 JHSNS Annual Report
With thanks to our 2025-2026 Board of Directors
President Peter E. James, Vice-President Vacant, Treasurer Robin Angel, Secretary Heather Colbers, and Past-President Janice Fiander. Directors include Janis Aitken, Peter Brown, Jasmine Hochman and Gillian Morrissey.
We work with people who have come into conflict with the law. In doing so, we review, evaluate, and advocate for change in the criminal justice process. We engage in public education on matters relating to criminal law and its application, and promote crime prevention through community activities. More specifically, the Society engages in the following:
ADVOCACY
We are active, strategic, and in frequent contact with the media, key government policy analysis, advisors and politicians and committees.
RESEARCH
We develop and share briefs on matters of national and provincial importance.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
We share information among members and our board, raising public awareness.
COALITION-BUILDING & COMMUNICATION
We share information, materials, and resources with other like-minded organizations, and facilitate many joint projects with other John Howard societies.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
We strengthen the provincial office to further our objectives as a whole.
DIRECT SERVICES
We supervise and assist with community reintegration, and we support families.
