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Heather, Fund Development Committee Chair explains three program areas that support mens' journeys back into community belonging and, how each of us can play a role.

Bradley, member of the Future Hope family explains how to Stand Tall Again living a life with purpose on purpose, connecting to a Higher power, living life, and making the conscious decision to Stand Tall in the face of it all.

Angele shares her perspective of the emotional, physical, psychological and financial ramifications of incarceration on a family

Louis, Future Hope Board member, shares his personal journey on the impact of crime, forgiveness, and healing in his life. Who are the victims of crime?

What is restorative justice and what does it mean for Future Hope? Pauline, Capacity Building Manager at Future Hope chats with Vanessa on different facets of Restorative Justice. What is restorative justice and what does it mean for Future Hope?

Many faith traditions understand that it is important to offer hospitality to those who are strangers, refugees, or prisoners. In the 1990’s a Southern Ontario Mennonite church welcomed an ex-prisoner into their community and their efforts eventually led to the development of an internationally celebrated program called Circles of Support and Accountability. While this was an exceptional case, there are many positive instances of faith communities receiving released ex-prisoners as members of their congregations, parishes, synagogues and mosques. CLICK ON DOCUMENT

Si des organismes comme Future Hope tendent la main aux anciens détenus pour les aider dans leur réinsertion, il n’en reste que les prisons connaissent à l’interne leur lots de problèmes comme l’insalubrité, la violence et d’autres encore. Des enjeux souvent exposés dans les médias qui doivent être pris au sérieux. CLICK ON DOCUMENT

Brian Godkin est aujourd’hui le directeur général
de Future Hope, un organisme qui aide à la
réinsertion d’anciens détenus. Mais avant cette
vie, il a lui aussi bénéficié des programmes offerts par Future Hope. Il a accepté de parler de son histoire en espérant inspirer d’autres personnes. CLICK ON DOCUMENT

L’organisme Future Hope a pour but d’aider d’anciens détenus à se
réinsérer dans la société. Comme organisme à but non lucratif, il dépend
des prélèvements de fonds et des bénévoles. Louis Balcaen a décidé de s’engager avec eux depuis 2002. CLICK ON DOCUMENT

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Isolation practices in prisons regularly exceed limits set in international law. CLICK ON DOCUMENT

Future Hope was incorporated in 2011. It builds on the work of its founders and supports men, who demonstrate commitment in their own rehabilitation, during their time of incarceration and once they return to the community. They are still at risk upon release, in need of social support, as well as safe and affordable housing.
Most of those referred to Future Hope begin their journey with the Next Step program where they are provided
withencouragement, hope and peer support during incarceration and upon release. Individuals transitioning to living in community can access Quixote House, a safe, affordable, and substance-free housing environment providing
accompaniment, structure, guidance, encouragement, and community-living peer support through an Intentional Community Residential Program.
At Massie House, residents can continue to live the values of intentional community while receiving affordable and independent transitional housing. CLICK ON DOCUMENT`