Justice Services in the Okanagan & Kootenay.
Planning, reintegration, and alternative solutions.
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay provides programs for people involved in the criminal justice system, including pre-release planning, probation support, transitional housing, and alternatives to the court system. We work with correctional staff, probation officers, and community partners to support reintegration and reduce reoffending.
What reintegration requires.
Support before and after release improves outcomes for individuals and communities.
Our Justice Initiatives
Transforming justice into healing.
Our Programs
Transforming justice into healing.
OCC Outreach
Pre-release support for people incarcerated at the Okanagan Correctional Centre.
Connect with services in home community before release.
Arrange housing prior to release.
Plan for successful transition.
Location:
Okanagan Correctional Centre
Oliver, BC
Probation Outreach
Support for adults on probation referred by BC Community Corrections.
Meet legal orders and probation requirements with support.
Support with housing, employment, and daily living.
Transportation assistance for appointments.
Location:
Okanagan & Kootenay
1440 St. Paul Street, Kelowna
Restorative Justice
Alternative to the court system for adults who acknowledge responsibility for harm caused.
Facilitated meeting between person who caused harm and those affected.
Focus on accountability and repairing harm.
Opportunity for restitution and resolution.
Location:
Okanagan & Kootenay
205 – 1460 Pandosy Street, Kelowna
Shoplifting Prevention Program
Education-based alternative to court for adults who have shoplifted.
Understand causes and consequences of shoplifting.
Develop skills to change behaviour.
Take responsibility without court involvement.
Location:
Okanagan & Kootenay
Kelowna
Eligibility
Justice services are open to:
OCC Outreach
Those currently incarcerated at Okanagan Correctional Centre.
Probation Outreach
Adults 18+ on probation. Referrals only.
Restorative Justice and Shoplifting Prevention Program
Adults 18+ with minimal RCMP interaction who acknowledge responsibility for harm caused. Referrals only.
Our Impact
Behind every number is a story of resilience, recovery, and new beginnings.
individuals accessed our justice-related supports last year.
people participated in shoplifting prevention program last year.
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hours of volunteer support were provided to parolees last year.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Justice Services in Okanagan & Kootenay.
Restorative justice brings together the person who caused harm, the person affected, and community members to address the harm and find a resolution. The focus is on accountability and repair rather than punishment. It is an alternative to the formal court process.
No. All referrals must come from BC Community Corrections (probation officers).
This program is often an alternative to the formal justice system. If you complete the program successfully, you may avoid court involvement. Referrals come from the Central Okanagan RCMP or Crown Counsel.
The outreach worker meets with people before they are released from the Okanagan Correctional Centre to help arrange housing and connect them with services in their home community.
It may take up to two weeks to receive a referral from RCMP or Crown Counsel.