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Supporter and Family Resources

Resources for families and those supporting people who are navigating the legal system. 

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  1. The Bridge: Hamilton ON 905-522-0283

  2. John Howard Society: Hamilton and Burlington 905-522-4446 ext 247. London, ON 519-438-4168. Check in with your local chapter to see what they are offering.

  3. Canadian Mental Health Association: Supporting families of those with mental health and substance use. Check your local office to see their offerings. Oxford County | 800-859-7248

  4. St. Leonard's Society. Windsor ON 519-256-1878

  5. Dismas Fellowship. Toronto ON 888-371-2326

  6. Salvation Army. Kingston 613-549-2676

  7. Restoring Dignity and Hope: Support for folks newly out of prison. Barrie 705-796-2212

  8. Mothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS)

  9. Elizabeth Fry Society: a range of supports available

Other Resources

  1. Canadian Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents: CCCIP strives to work collaboratively across organizations and with individuals in Canada in order to strengthen the voice of children and youth and to raise awareness of the harmful impact of incarceration on children and families. Their site contains many resources and recommendations.

  2. Kids of Incarcerated Parents: based in Tkaronto, Kids with Incarcerated Parents offers a multitude of resources and support to those with parents wrapped up in the legal system.

  3. Supporting Youth with Incarcerated Family Webinar: a webinar by YouthREX for youth with parents in prison.

  4. Sesame Street and Incarceration: a Sesame Street video resource for kids on incarceration.

  5. Raising a Relative's Child: a resource by Elizabeth Fry Society for relatives who are raising a family member's child during their incarceration. 

Kid's Books

  1. Rutger's University Press: Rutger's has a list of recommended books for kids, or to read with kids, about arrest and incarceration.

  2. Children of Incarcerated Parents: CCCIP has a recommended booklist with reviews, broken down by age group.

  3. Prison Ricochet: Prison Ricochet has a "Children's Corner" with recommended books for kids about parents in prison. 

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