EMPLOYMENT
Our employment programs are one way that we foster belonging and dignity in our community.
We acknowledge the ways in which people are excluded from the workforce and aim to create space where people can choose to be employed, are valued for their talents and gifts, and challenged to learn new skills while receiving the support they need to succeed.
Employment programs offered include the Summer Street Cleaning Team, the Maintenance/Labour Crew and the Summer Green Team.
REINTEGRATION HOUSING
Our homes provide a bridge between federal correctional facilities and the community.
Canada is currently faced with a crisis of care in federal correctional facilities as more individuals in prison are aged 50 or older than ever before. Common health concerns in institutions include heart and lung issues, cancer, diabetes, dementia, mobility limitations and neurological disorders. In addition, many incarcerated people also suffer from mental health issues that may worsen overall health outcomes while incarcerated.
Most federal correction institutions and reintegration homes cannot meet the demands for medical care posed by the aging population.
Our Reintegration Housing Program addresses this significant gap in services by offering services that assist men with needs in the areas of mobility, activities of daily living or disease management while maintaining the safety and security of the community. Our goal, in partnership with Peterborough Parole Office, is to ensure that this population receives consistent and compassionate care in a safe, secure facility.
One City also advocates for compassionate transfer of incarcerated individuals approaching end of life to a more appropriate palliative care setting.
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