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Women’s Justice Access Project: Having your back
For many people, navigating the Canadian justice system can be overwhelming, but for some clients at Toronto’s Fred Victor 24-Hour Women’s Drop-in, it can feel hopeless. The Women’s Justice Access Project, a collaborative effort between CAMH’s Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) and 10 community partners, is working to change that by bringing free legal supports to the drop-in. “You have...
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Peer Positive: Moving from doing for to doing with
TORONTO, May 3, 2017 - More and more, organizations appear to embrace a culture shift to integrate people with lived experience into program planning. Yet, moving from “doing for” to “doing with” is hardly an off-the-shelf solution. Peer Positive is a resource helping community groups partner with people with lived experience – a partnership that “strengthens the relationships, culture, and quality...
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Trauma-informed approaches in justice sector
On February 2nd, the Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) hosted a knowledge exchange event in Kingston called “Trauma-informed justice: Shifting perspectives and practices.” The event brought together over 60 cross-sector service providers and justice sector representatives, Service Collaborative members from Kenora-Rainy River, expert presenters and panelists.
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A journey towards community ownership and sustainable collaboration
TORONTO, November 22, 2016 - Children, youth and families living with mental illness and addictions often struggle to access appropriate services. Getting help early in life can help improve long-term outcomes and reduce the likelihood that mental illness and addictions will follow children and youth into adulthood. With the help of CAMH’s Provincial System Support Program (PSSP), as a part...
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