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This conference will focus on the critical importance of early identification and intervention for individuals with complex needs within the criminal justice system. With an emphasis on collaborative approaches across the health, human services, justice sectors, and government partners, we will explore innovative strategies to address the social determinants of health that contribute to justice involvement. We are seeking abstracts that highlight effective models for intervening early to reduce risk factors, improve outcomes, and prevent further criminal justice involvement. By engaging practitioners, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience, we will examine new ways to foster cross-sector partnerships and share knowledge, tools, and best practices that can transform the system and support those at risk before they enter the cycle of justice involvement.

The Provincial HSJCC Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2025 Virtual Conference Justice Begins Early: Empowering Communities Through Innovative Intervention taking place on November 4 and 5, 2025.

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The Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee

The HSJCC Network is a dynamic, voluntary collaboration between professionals from across the human services and justice sectors in Ontario. At the Local, Regional and Provincial levels, HSJCCs coordinate resources and plan more effectively for people with unique needs who are in conflict with the law.

The Provincial HSJCC Conference is the network’s premiere educational event – bringing together more than 600 professionals from across the human services and justice sectors to share promising practices, build cross-sector networks and engage in solutions for the people they serve.

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Keynote Speakers

November 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Reimagining Human Services Delivery

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Devon Clunis

Chief of Police (ret’d), City of WinnipegInspector of Policing (ret’d), Province of Ontario

November 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Trauma, Addiction, and Transformation: The Kerry Gladue Story

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Kerry Gladue

Director of Indigenous Relations & Client ServicesSimon House Recovery Centre

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Connect with over 600 health, human services and justice professionals dedicated to providing a full range of client-centered services in communities throughout Ontario.

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The Agenda

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