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Today, our CEO Camille Quenneville joined @ONBigCityMayors in the call for a united approach to the homelessness, addictions, and mental health crisis.
Watch: https://t.co/V14sxjIlXl
We echo these recommendations. Dedicated investments in a range of housing options + increases to community-based supports are critically needed to break the cyclical nature of justice involvement, homelessness & re-incarceration.
- @CandaceVena, @HSJCC Director of Justice Policy
The stories and feedback collected will guide us in shaping a system that reduces stigma and humanizes individuals in the #justicesystem. Building genuine partnerships remains key to improving the justice system for individuals with complex needs. #HSJCC#MentalHealth#Addictions
Chris Simpson, a turtle clan from the Oneida Nation, shared his lived experience spending nearly half of his life incarcerated. Currently a fire keeper at Wiifwaaminan Shelter, Chris spoke on our Community Reintegration panel about his journey at @atlohsa.
Jonathan Peltier shared his lived experience, emphasizing community reintegration and reducing overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice system. Saige McMahon and Racquel Hamlet highlighted culturally responsive approaches in crisis response.
With over 70 attendees, including those with lived experiences and BIPOC representatives, powerful stories filled the room. Collaborative discussions tackled critical issues like housing barriers and client complexity.
Say hi to Candace, @hsjcc's Director of Justice Policy. Working to better serve some of the most vulnerable individuals across Ontario that have come into contact with the justice system, it’s safe to say that compassion is embedded in all the work they do. Every single day.