Our Mission

The John Howard Society is an organization of citizens who accept responsibility for understanding and dealing with the problems of crime and the criminal justice system.

THE MISSION OF THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY IS:

1. To provide for the effective integration into the community of those in conflict with the law, and to provide, or encourage others to provide, services to those in conflict with, or affected by, the Criminal Justice System;
2. To promote change in the law and the administration of justice which will lead to a more humane and effective treatment of individuals; and
3. To promote citizen awareness of an acceptance of responsibility for the problems of crime and the Criminal Justice System; and to ensure that citizens may become involved in the delivery and management of justice related programmes.