Resource Locations
Documents and Links
- Reports
- Support Groups
Click to visitTime Together
A survival guide for families and friends in Canadian federal prisons by the Canadian Families and Corrections Network.
Click to visitCoping Over Time
This is a resource by the Canadian Families and Corrections Network. This brochure offers suggestions and ideas that come from families that have shared their coping strategies and how they have managed their particular circumstances.
Click to visitOne Step at a Time
This is a resource by the Canadian Families and Corrections Network for family-victims: those who have been the victim of a crime in which the perpetrator was another member of the family.
Click to visitOne Day at a Time
This resource from the Canadian Families and Corrections Network includes compiled writings by family members of incarcerated individuals to help new family members cope while their family member is incarcerated.
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Inmate Information Guide for Adult Correctional Institutions
Ministry of Solicitor General Guide for people incarcerated in a provincial, adult correctional institution in Ontario.
Click to visitMothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS)
MOMS is a support group for family members of incarcerated people. From their website:
In 2010, two desperate moms “found” each other while visiting their loved one at the local remand centre. Wondering how they would ever manage to get through this shattering lifetime event, one of them contacted the local John Howard Society. She met with their crisis worker who connected her with two others: a mom in the same situation and a caring community member. All of them met and “MOMS” was born. Interestingly, another mom had contacted the JHS looking for a support group just like ours. So the inaugural meeting included four moms and the community member, taking place in January 2011 at the Ottawa John Howard Society office. We have been meeting monthly ever since.We have grown. From the initial meeting of five, we now have many more active members who participate according to their needs. A few of these are engaged community members who support us by advocating for change in the justice and corrections system.
Are we all mothers? Not anymore – we discovered that sisters, aunts, daughters, grandmothers and wives also need support to navigate this life changing journey. We meet monthly to share practical information and advice about the justice and corrections process. Through our own experience, we share what happens at every stage and support others going through the same. It helps to know what’s coming next.
We believe in supporting each other through this very difficult time. It is a place where you can talk openly, without worrying about facing judgement or criticism. We understand your grief and pain because we have been there. Our meetings are a safe place to share and unload your burden, total confidentiality is assured. Our only goal is to support you and give you strength throughout this journey.