We find that many teachers enjoy and often prefer guests coming in to their classrooms to present and discuss topical information with their students. Our presenters visit elementary, junior high and high school classrooms throughout the school year and offer a variety of presentations. Our program is designed to be age appropriate, student-centered and relevant to the student’s school and home experiences. Presentations are delivered by a team of highly qualified Criminal Justice Educators whose backgrounds include youth work, corrections and instructional development. The presentations are free of charge; however, we will gratefully accept an honorarium. If your school is located in Edmonton or the surrounding area (~150 km) and you wish to arrange for one of our presenters to come and visit your classroom, please give us a call or send us an email.

Edmonton John Howard Society

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Telephone: 780.428.7590
Fax: 780.425.1699
#401, 10010-105 Street,
Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4

Other Contacts Around the Province

If you are located outside of Edmonton or the surrounding area you are invited to contact the regional office nearest you to inquire about any public legal education programs or services they may offer.

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Calgary | Grande Prairie | Lethbridge | Medicine Hat | Red Deer
Across Canada

Our Goal

To promote a better understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the consequences of breaking the law. This is accomplished through educational presentations provided to youth in the school system and the community.

Our Services

Elementary Education Programs

Grade 1: Cooperation and Sharing
Discussion, story and video

Grade 2: Responsibility
Discussion, story, video and a craft

Grade 3: Communicating Emotions
Discussion, PowerPoint, story and video

Grade 4: Rules and Laws
Discussion, activity and video

Grade 5 & 6: Youth Criminal Justice Act
Discussion, PowerPoint, student workbooks and video. The two session program provides students with information about the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
By the end of the sessions, students will be able to:
- describe the basic principles of the Act
- list and understand their legal rights
- understand the diversion options
- describe the youth justice court
- understand sentencing options
- understand youth records

Junior High and Senior High Education Programs

Youth Criminal Justice Act:
Presentations include a discussion with PowerPoint, student materials and video.

The focus is on the following:

Basic Principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
Legal Rights
Diversion
Sentences
Youth Records

Teachers receive a support package to facilitate follow-up discussion.

In addition to having one of our presenters visit or using the learning resources here, many educators also invite and welcome other speakers or visit their local police services, lawyers, youth justice committees, judiciary, and other community organizations. Students give different consideration to the material and are more likely to retain the information if it comes from a variety of sources and is presented in a variety of ways. No matter where you live we encourage you to invite a variety of visitors into your classroom to speak on law related topics.

Other Contacts: Around the Province

Calgary John Howard Society

www.johnhoward.calgary.ab.ca

917 - 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0S5
Telephone: (403) 266-4566
Fax: (403) 265-2458
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Grande Prairie John Howard Society

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9909 - 112 Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta
T8V 1V5
Telephone: (780) 532-0373
Fax: (780) 538-4931
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Lethbridge John Howard Society

Administration Building, Suite B07
909 - 3rd Avenue North
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1H 0H5
Telephone: (403) 327-8202
Fax: (403) 320-6613
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Medicine Hat John Howard Society

#208, 535 - 3 Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0H2
Telephone: (403) 526-5916
Fax: (403) 526-4636
Criminal Justice Education Coordinator:
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