Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session
February 7, 2012 - Laurier Brantford . DAL-007 - 8:30 am -12:00 pm
Enclosed you will find information regarding the very successful session I held on February 7'", regarding the interest in having a detoxlrehabilitation centre in Brant.
To provide some background, I have been hearing form my constituents for some time now regarding the lack of a centre closer to Brant for detoxification and rehabilitation services. Much needed service and resources that if more readily available, could help even more people in our immediate and surrounding communities.
It was while campaigning last year that I heard truly inspiring, and sometimes painful, stories about the lack of these services in the area, and where people had to go to get the help they need.
What I was unable to ascertain is if any public meetings or gatherings have been held to discuss this type of facility here in Brant - both good or bad, for those for or against. Furthermore, until the meeting of February 7'", no one community agency had publicly come forward to champion this kind of facility in the area. We discovered at the meeting that St. Leonard's Society, in partnership with the Brant Community Healthcare System is applying for funding in order to do a needs assessment - a powerful first step in realizing a centre in Brant.
The participation of the day was awe inspiring for me. With 13 speakers and 48 additional guests, the approximately 61 who attended spanned the riding. We were honoured to hear about certain agencies that have already started in-ground work on this kind of facility, as well as listening to folks who have faced addiction and were kind enough to share their story with perfect strangers in hopes that their experience would help others.
The information that was provided is truly awesome raw data for anyone who is looking to use it in order to further their agenda is placing a detoxlrehabilitation centre in Brant. Enclosed is the information pre and post meeting, as well as a 'Speaker List' and a complete package of the information that was provided to my office both on the day, as well as shortly thereafter.
Again, I hope this raw source material will be helpful for those who require additional information for their business plan. If I can be of any help additionally please feel free to contact my office at the numbers or emaii provided.
Respectfully, Index:
Letter of Introduction
1. Press Releases and News Clippings
2. Dan McCreary - Rosewood House
3. Bill McLaughlin - Activist and Concerned Citizen
4. Marc Laferriere - Local Therapist and Social Worker
5. David Neumann - Brantford Task Force on Community Safety and Crime Prevention
6. Gayle Myke - Concerned Citizen w/Personal Experience
7. Jyoti Kapur - St. Leonard's Society
8. Randy Schelhas - Concerned Citizen and Local Activist
9. Susan Evenden - Public Health Safety & Social Services
10. Carrie Sinkowski - Sexual Assault Centre
11. Trevor Beecraft - Why Not City Missions
12. Dianna Boal - BRAVE Committee
13. Rick Skouin - Professional Addictions Councilor
* Please find the corresponding source materials with the number Dave Levac, MPP ~ Brant Ontario
MPP Dave Levac Hosts Informational Session Levac Leads Talks In Detoxification And Rehabilitation Centre
Brantford - Although no one certainly plans on becoming addicted, addiction is stealthy; it has a hold of you without even knowing how it happened.
Today in Brantford, MPP Dave Levac brought together leading area experts in addiction and mental health, local politicians, social service experts and members of the public for an information gathering session to talk about the need of establishing an addiction detoxification and rehabilitation centre in Brantlord.
"I have heard a lot about what constituents in Brant feel about detox centres, and those missing pieces that we need to explore," said MPP Dave Levac. "The reason for this informational session is to ensure we have a mandate from the public to move forward ....the community should be fully engaged."
In order to engage with the community, MPP Dave Levac set up an information session to hear from all interested stakeholders their opinions and thoughts on establishing a detoxification and rehabilitation centre in Brantford.
Today's strong attendance of representatives of local agencies, residents, community groups, and those that have raised the alarm over addiction needs in our neighbourhoods is a sign that action is required.
"The message was loud; addiction is a growing problem in our community that needs immediate action," exclaimed Levac. "What we need now is a group of "champions" to take what we heard today and move it to a plan of action ....1 am committing to work with whoever takes the lead."
Levac brought forward the idea of establishing the need for a dedicated detoxification and rehabilitation centre as Brant area stakeholders have voiced their concerns over the dangers of addiction on area families and individuals.
--A public-report outlining-theinformation-gathered during the session will be available to those willing to bring forward the idea of a detoxification and rehabilitation centre to its next stage.
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Contact:
Tina Draycott 519-759-0361 [email protected]
96 Nelson Street, Unit 101, Brantford, ON N3T 2Nl •T - (519) 759-0361 F - (5I9) 759-6439 E - [email protected] Detox centre 'beacon of hope' for city
By Hugo Rodrigues
Updated 2 days ago
Brant MPP Dave Levac fought back tears Tuesday morning as he offered thanks to participants in an information meeting for a residential detoxifjcaUon~rehabJlitalion facility.
"This has been a recognition to families and individuals who are addicted," said Levac, who convened the multi·sectof meeting.
"When you see it personally, within your family, you realize thai when a community comes together it's the only way you can succeed It's important for us to put everything aside thallells us we can't win. "
The heartfelt thanks closed three hours of presentations and sharing from various players and people who help the addicted with their struggles In this community.
"When you see it personally, within your family, you realize that when a community comes together It's the only way you can succeed."
Brant MPP Dave Levac
Each spoke consistenlJy to a missing piece of the addiction-treatment and recovery puzzle for people living in Brantford-Brant: a residential facility based in this region.
The face of addiction is one seen every day In the region as each speaker provided information and anecdotes of this reality that can at once be staring us in the face and slip past us unnoticed.
It's multi-generational. It's motivation for the vast majority of property crimes. lis impact on domestic violence can make the difference between life and death. Its linkages to poverty, While strong, don't define its victims.
Yet several presenters spoke of hope.
81. Leonard's Jyoti Kapur and Ihe Srant Communily Healthcare System's Kate Hogarth told the crowd of ajoint submission for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to do a needs assessment. That will help define what sort of programs should be offered at the facility and how many people it could help.
Anolher ray of hope came from Why Not Youth Centre's Trevor Seecraft, who noted how Brant-Brantford support agencies, without a local residential detox-rehab facility in place, have adapted to the point those changes strengthen the case for a centre.
"A local detox centre won't change perceptions ... but il would be a continual reminder assistance is at hand: Beecraft said. "IN.e hOl1/1;> amazing --';ag,ce'n"creslnaFare prepared and ready. We'reouC611Fi8startTng gale' an((\'laiITngfoi'"thegun.;'-······· -
He also touched on what could be the biggest hill to climb locally on bringing a detox-rehab facility to town-location.
"I don't want to see It In our backyard either; I want to see il in our front yard ... It's a beacon of hope,' said Seecraft. "We're already in Ihe front yard~ don't put it in the backyard and make people have to flOd it."
Adding a personal touch, Randy Schelhas and Arts After School Kids' executive direclor Gail Myke spoke of their own struggles through addiction. Both lived the experience of not having a residential facility in the locai area, adding their names and struggle to those supporting the concept.
Levac promised more meellngs and consultation as the proposal keeps moving forward.
Iwitler,com/EXPHugo Community members discuss detox centre
http://www.brantnews.com/news/community-members-organizations-discuss-detox-centrel Februray 10, 2012
Sean Allen BRANT NEWS
Presenters from many sectors in Branltord strongly agree with the idea that the city needs its own detoxification and rehabilitation centre to deal with addiction.
During a session on Tuesday morning at Laurier Branltord, more than a dozen presentations were delivered by a cross-section of community members and organizations, including experts, social agencies, politicians and citizens, all brought together by MPP Dave Levac.
"The message was loud," Levac said. "Addiction is a growing problem in our community that needs immediate action. What we need now is a group of champions to take what we heard and move it to a plan of action. I am committing to work with whoever takes the lead."
Levac said the discussion has been ongoing for some time.
"I still have constituents asking me why the waiting list is so long and in somebody else's city in order to get their son or daughter some help," he said.
The stakeholder meeting was designed to gather information and put together a cohesive package that can be used in arguing for support from upper levels of government.
"This will not be the answer, but a part of the seamless discussion that has already been happening in our community," Levac said. "Let's get the discussion focused and bring the lens in to see if there is anything we can do."
Trevor Beecraft of Why Not City Missions works with youth at the organization's drop-in centres in the region. In seven years, he has taken eight youths to detox centres in other communities.
-----"If-lAere-was-ene-eieser,aQ-j3eF-eeAf-ef-the kids I've-worked with should-have gene;" he said, "Brant- is in a prime situation for this centre because we've had to survive without it. We have amazing agencies that are ready and prepared. We are out of the starting gate just waiting for the gun to sound."
The executive director of the Arts After School Kids program, Gail Myke, said she knows first hand the difficulties in finding treatment in Branltord.
She said the issue goes deeper than many people think.
"I don't have the official numbers, but by living in Branltord I know at least 100 people who would need some help," she said.
Myke said the closest facility, in Simcoe, has six beds with a six-day program of treatment.
Jyoti Kapur, the director of clinical services at St. Leonard's Community Services, said her organization has partnered with the Brant Community Healthcare System in order to provide statistical evidence needed to advance the argument.
She said they have submitted a joint proposal to the Ontario Trillium Foundation in order to fund a formal study that would quantify the need for a detox-rehab centre. "The time is now and our community is deserving," Kapur said. "Other communities have a detox facility, why do we not? People might question the anecdotal evidence, but we are going to prove the need with this study."
Kapur said Brant already shows the highest numbers for addiction within the Local Health Integration Network that includes the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand and Brant regions.
Social worker and Brant NDP member Marc Laferriere said frontline workers have been witness to a rise in the need for treatment in the community.
He agreed with the need for a local needs assessment to prove to the community and prove to some in denial that a detox facility is needed in Branlford.
Laferriere showed statistics of 3,500 drug-related charges in Branlford in 2008 and 923 new admissions to St. Leonard's addiction services in 2011.
Levac said presentations made on Tuesday will be collected by his staff and included in a package that local municipalities and territories can carry forward.
He said he has discussed next steps with leaders from Branlford, the County of Brant, Six Nations and New Credit.
"We will make the material available to them and they have agreed to run with the ball," Levac said. "MP Phil McColeman has indicated a willingness to work with us, as well." Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session
Presenter: Dan McCreary - Rosewood House Rosewood House
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The need for such a facility in Brant
---~-- The need for a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Brant has been well-established. People in our community are in desperate need of the services that such a facility can provide and it is shameful that a community of our size has not had one for years. Our community has the expertise to build and manage such a facility and it is long past the time that we got this project underway.
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• Rosewood House is a non-profit corporation with charitable status that runs a group home for youth and adults with mental health challenges
• Rosewood serves one of the most vulnerable, yet hard to serve client bases in the city. People with mental health problems have issues, not only with their illness, but also with medication, education, compliance and often just the simple activities of daily living
• Clients need medication stabilization, life skills training, and a supportive environment to enable them to function well in society
• We have seen a large increase in people with multiple diagnoses and this has created tremendous challenges for us to provide help to this population
• One of our biggest challenges is to provide support to mental health clients who 'self-medicate' through the use of illegal drugs, misuse of prescription drugs or alcohol. This represents a very high percentage of clients that we see at Rosewood
• Connecting these clients with appropriate community supports is a huge challenge as medical . facilities are oversubscribed and waiting lists are increasing at our community partners· ....----
• This results in a long wait time to get people into needed facilities for treatment not only of their underlying condition, but to assist them in dealing with their addictions.
• The cost to this kind of delay is huge in terms of dollars as well as the human cost and suffering as people cannot get the help that they need. Wait times for the nearest facility can be more than a year!
• Most politicians in the municipal and provincial levels in this riding have declared the need for a drug and alcohol treatment facility, yet the hurdles to actually getting one in operation seem to be very high despite the fact that all agencies that we have talked to have declared the need for such a facility.
• Brantford needs a facility to handle the expected volume of clients needing the services of such a facility. •A five or 10-bed facility will not even come close to meeting the demand from Brantford and the surrounding area. Rosewood clients themselves could overwhelm such a small facility, never mind the other agencies that have clients needing these services.
• There are people in this room who are capable of setting up such a facility and it no longer matters if it is done by one agency or by a consortium of agencies - the time for action is now.
•A 20-bed facility could be in operation in six months if appropriate resources were applied
• Rather than using existing funding arrangements, a competitive request for proposals should be made and bids solicited from existing local agencies with a proven track record of success.
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From: Bill McLaughlin Sent: October 13, 2011 6:08 PM To: Levac_Dave-MPP-CO SUbject: Suggested Needs for Brantford Attachments: Example new #1.htm For you consideration
Bill McLaughlin
14/10/2011 HI MY NAME IS BILL MCLAUGHLIN
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MR. LEVAC FOR CALLING THIS MEETING AND FORTHE CHANCE TO SPEAKABOUT THIS ISSUE.
f4 I SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DETOX, TREATMENT, t> D C / AFTERCARE AND CRIME PREVENTION CENTRBHERE IN BRANTFORD.
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO EXPLAIN SOME OF THE REASONS WHYI THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA.
WHERE WE HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE WE HAVE CRIME AND WHERE WE HAVE CRIME WE HAVE COSTLY INCARCERATION, D() C f-t" )~
I WORKED IN ONTARIO CORRECTIONS FOR 25 YEARS AND LEARNED FIRST HAND ABOUT THE DAMAGE SUBSTANCE ABUSE CAN CAUSE.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CAN NOT BE SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED INA CORRECTIONS FACILITIY, IT MUST BE DONE IN THE COMMUNITY.
I LEARNED SUBSTANCE ABUSE WAS A MAJOR FACTOR IN MOST CRIMES, ABOUT 80% - ABOUT THE SAME AS THE REPEAT OFFENDER RECIDIVISM RATE ALSO ABOUT 80%.
ITALSO EFFECTS US SOCIALY; FINANCIALLYAND REDUCES THE --QUALIfY OFLtFEOFALLOFUS AND OUR COMMUNITIES.
IT DESTROYS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORHOODS, BUSINESSES, INDUSTRIES, FUTURE GENERATIONS AND EVEN PEOPLE BEFORE THEYARE BORN.
ITAFFECTS OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND INFLICTS GREAT COSTS ON THESE SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS.
THE TOTAL FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL COSTS TO ALL OF US IS SO COMPLEX IT PROBABLY CAN'T BE CALCULATED. WE CAN, HOWEVER, AVOID PAYING OR GENERATINGA LOT OF THESE COSTS IN THE FIRST PLACE BYDEVELOPINGAND DELIVERING SOLUTIONS THAT HELP US IDENTIFY AND PREVENT THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE PROBLEMS.
WE CAN ALSO DEVELOP AND DELIVER SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS AS THEY COME TO THE SURFACE.
I HOPE HERE IN BRANTFORD WE CAN DO BOTH.
OVER TIME I HAVE TRIED TO IDENTIFY THE COSTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELATED TO CRIME. /)0 c S
I HAVE GIVEN MY LISTS WITH OTHER SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION TO MR. LEVAC'S STAFF WHO I UNDERSTAND WILL SUPPLY COPIES ON REQUEST.
I AMALSO A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL CRIME PREVENTION TASK FORCE.
WE WANT TO HELP IDENTIFY WAYS TO REDUCE CRIME AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AS ONE OF OUR MAIN TARGETS.
I AM ALSO A TAXPAYER AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MY TAX BILL REDUCED.
TO SUM UP SO FAR I BELIEVE BRANTFORD RESIDENTS WANT TO SEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES REDUCED.
WE WOULD LIKE LESS CRIME AND LOWER TAXES AND I BELIEVE WE HAVE IDENTIFIED THE SERVICES WE NEED TO REACH THESE GOALS. T)(]Cc; COMMUNITIES SUCHAS KITCHENER, WATERLOO,GUELPH OR HAMILTON,AS EXAMPLES, HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CRIME PREVENTION SERVICES IN OPERATION AND HAVE LESS CRIME AND LOWER TAXES THAN WE DO.
THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE MAYBE MORE ATTRACTIVE TO INVESTORS OR EMPLOYMENT GENERATORS THAN OURS. 3
THEY HAVE THE SERVICES WE DON'T HAVE MAKING US LESS COMPETATIVE FOR NOW.
THE SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL COSTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RELATED CRIME IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE REDUCED.
WE CAN START BY PUTTING IN PLACE THE SERVICES WE NEED TO HELP US WORK TOWARDS OUR OBJECTIVICES.
SO THIS BRINGS UP THE BIG QUESTION WHAT WILL ALL THIS COST TO PUT IN PLACE AND COST TO OPERATE.
EXPERTS TELL US FOREVERY DOLLAR INVESTED IN CRIME REDUCTION INITIATIVES, TAXPAYERS RECEIVE A SEVEN DOLLAR RETURN OF INVESTMENT.
WHEN UP AND RUNNINGA WELL DESIGNED, EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENTLY DELIVERED SYSTEM SHOULD PAY FOR ITSELF FROM THE SAVINGS IT GENERATES.
NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE AN OPERATING SYSTEM IN PLACE NOW CURRENTLY ENJOY LOWER CRIME AND TAX RATES __T=HAN OURS AND ARE SHOWING THAT THE BENEFITS WE WANT CAN_~.~ BE ATTAINED.
IN BRANTFORD FOR EXAMPLE IT COSTS ABOUT 1.6 MILLION TO INVESTIGATE AND DISCHARGE ONE SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELATED HOMICIDE CASE.
ALMOST 1 MILLION OF THAT COST IS PAID BY LOCAL TAXES AND THE BALANCE FROM PROVINCIAL TAXES.
1 MILLION DOLLARS REPRESENTS ABOUT 1% OF THE CITY BUDGET. 1--1
TIIE CITY PROPOSED TAX INCREASE FOR 2012 OF 2.7% CAN BE REDUCED TO ABOUT 2% IF ONE LESS HOMICIDE IS AVOIDED THIS YEAR.
IF JUST ONE ISSUE CAN PRODUCE SUCH SAVINGS WHAT SAVINGS WILL A MULTIPLE ISSUE PROGRAM PRODUCE? SOMETIlING WORTII TIllNKINGABOUT.
IN TIIE EARLY DAYS OF LAURIERAND IN RESPONSE TO A JOINT R.EP. WITH MOHAWK COLLEGE A PROPOSAL WAS ASSEMBLED SUGGESTING BRANTFORD COULD BECOME TIIE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN TIIE DEVELOPMENTAND DELIVERY OF EFFECTIVE OFFENDER RE-EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS. j) _ .. D(S TO CUT THE LONG STORY VERY SHORT IT WAS SUGGESTED LAURIER ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FORPROGRAM RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM DESIGN.
IT IS HOPED MOHAWK WILL STAY IN BRANTFORD AND CAN WORK WITH LAURIERAND TAKE ON THE JOB OF TRAINING COUNCILLORS AND PROGRAM DELIVERY INSTRUCTORS.
IT IS ALSO HOPED LAURIER WITH A SUITABLE PARTNER LIKE MORAWIC WILL CONSIDERPROVINDING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ------_... __ ._------RECOVERY AND CRIME PREVENTION INDUSTRY IN BRANTFORD.
SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION ON THIS AND OTHER SUGGESTIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MR. LEVAC'S OFFICE OR DIRECTLY FROM ME. Ci 10 T l+ E: ~fE(p v £ ,,'>1 f 1 DETOX TREATMENT AFTERCARE COUNSELLING -_._---- RETRAINING EMPLOYMENT }" Ministry of Community Safety Ministe:re de la Securite-l;QmmUMulai(e et .and Correctional SlHvice5 des SerVices correction nels /"):-,,; Offica of tile Deputy' rvliniBter Bureau GLI sous-mfnlstre GOfrec.tionaIService5 Ser/jt:~l5 cUirectiOllf1ijl15 t?Ontario 25 GrosvQnor Street 26, we Crosvenor 11:"' Floor 11 t e-tage 1(llQTllo ON ~,'17A 1YO Toron~a ON MIA 'lY6 Tlll: 4"16-321-8734 Tei.: 416-327-9734 Fox: 416-327-8739 Teiec.: 41<;-327-9739 CU09-02312 JUl 302009 ML Bill McLaughlin 6 Collingdon Drivo Brantford ON N3S 3E 1 Dear Mr. McLaughlin: Mr. Dave Lev;;rc, MPP for Branl, has requesled, lhrough the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, that you be provided with inc(lrceration statistics for adult inmates in provincial correctional facilitiBs for 2008·09_ I am pleased to provide the data below and apologize for the dBlay 1) Number of Incarcerations/per diem rate (200e-09): • admissions to custody for any reason 78,898 • total number of institutional days stay 3,231,e01 • 20U8-09 per diem $172-72 2) Length of inc8rceroUons (2008-09): • 3vemgo Icngtll or time spent on remand 35.6 cloys • cwemlJe lengtll or provincial sentence imposed 65.7 clays • average length of time served on provincial straight sentence 46.3 dBYs • overall average time served in institutions 52.0 days 3) Number of people on parole (2008·09): • average number of provincial paroiees under supervision 229 4) NlIfTlbur 01 people on probation (2008-09): • average number of adult probationers supervised 5) Number of people who received internal ctlarges (2008·09): • total number of institutional miscond\Icts 12,4,0 • totHI number of misconduct charges laid 15,045 Note: ono ff1i5conducl incident may result in one or more misconduct chargo5 I trust you will find this information helpful. 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'i',:~";" H,~\,,\ f~,:t;7"j;.;.I;'d ('n"~': ;',1 Prnp:~'+~y I~',H"I' ;i:".':;:'~ i .• ~:;~; .~: r< ;"1 ;: :to \', ~< -"::':"I[':~ c'·n::,~-~ '·.;h:'\'(""\';~" C'.:-( T":,';"x, f'," ! ;:(l l l'::;'-l:I'\',;lJ,~·~j ''-.i :;'iJ.~\', :\ltny l,)r:;:~'1',tJ A REDUCTION IN THE USE OF THESE SERVICES TH~.oUGH CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAMS WOULD RESULT IN LESS qOSTS TO TAXPAYERS AT ALL THREE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND PROGRAMS WOULD BE PAID FOR FROM SAVINGS. I )f1 04/02/20 1~ 11 :26 AM Subject: Crime Prevention Tax Savings Based on the American disastrous, failed experiment to implement the proposed tough on crime legislation being introduced by the Harper govermnent, we know from their experience it will require huge increases in taxes to implement and maintain. The following list ofcrime-related expenses will increase in number and the federal, provincial and municipal tax rates will increase also ifthe legislation is implemented. Taxpayers deserve to know how much all this will cost and be allowed to decide ifwe too want to risk bankruptcy as occurred in the U.S. Cost per year ofincarceration ofProv. inmate male Cost peryear ofincarceration ofFed. inmate male Cost per year ofincarceration ofProvo inmate female Cost peryear ofincarceration ofFed. inmate female Cost per year ofincarceration ofAboriginal inmate Provo female Cost per year ofincarceration ofAhOliginal inmate Fed. female Offenders covered by weekend incarceration Nmnber ofoffenders incarcerated last year Individuals released on bail Offenders granted temporary absences How many inmates given parole How many inmates given I.R.S. How may offenders in halfway houses Estimated number ofdeaths per year due to crime Funds dedicated to crime prevention Offenses that are not reported Offenses covered by fines Recidivism rate Ontario offenders Average cost per case Prov. Average cost per case Fed. Average court case cost per case ProVo Average court case cost per case Fed. Average length ofsentence Per diem rate per imnate Statistics on youth crime Estimated cost to health care system Estimated costto welfare system Estimated cost to insurance companies Estimated cost to employers Estimated cost to victims Estimated costto yi"tirrl_s _ Estimated cost to E.I. system Charges that are dropped Offenses covered by probation Offenses covered by house arrest Recidivism rate for federal offenders Average cost per case Prov. Bill McLaughlin 519-756-6390 e-mail [email protected] .5 SVGG,I8STED ClIUME REDUCTIQN! , SERViCES "tl"Y[' r?t REVISED ST. PAUL AVE. = .",,~§'j SELF RElFEJRR<\JL FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT I\®,*"~ TREATMENT FOR COCAllNE ADDllCTllON fitjl'Wiii!ii&Ji!\i¥iii¥,,,1 lV~El'lHlAJI)ONlE MAMNTENANCE FOR OPITATE DEPENDANCE 1i'J\i<¥@ ~ TREATMENT lFOR ALCOHOL DEPENDANCE ~ CONlFU])JENTffAL PROBLEM SOLVING A1lJlVICE ~ AND ASSISTANClE REFERRAL SERVICES Le. lFAMHJLY VHOLENClE ~~ AlFFORDABLE HOUSING f"",~m REPEAT OFJFEN1lJlIER SUPPORT SERVHCES ~,liili'@'$Il'1JliijM GAMBJLING AJD) D1! CT!ON SERVJ! CJES Suggestion G, BRANTFORD COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION CENTRE PROPOSAL Objective : crime prevention and crime reduction. DETOX ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION TREATMENT LIASON AFTERCARE SENIORS/DISABLED IMIGRANTS, FINANCIAL PROTECTION ASSITANCE PROGRAM HOUSING/SHELTER DEVELOPMENT MEDICAL NEEDS RESEARCH METHADONE/ . VIVATROL REPEAT OFFENDER SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH CRIME PREVENTION VICTIM SERVICES LIBRARY RECOVERY INFORMATION YOUTH/CHILDREN INFORMATION CENTRE SPONSORED BY: THE CITZENS OF YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SAFETY,CRIME AND WEAPONS TASK FORCE Bill McLaughlin 6 Collingdon Dr. Brantford, Ontario N3S 3El 519·756·6390 ·.1 • 7 Comment [HAC1]: RecldMsm constant faKng back or the tendency IThe Alternative Solution 10 fan back Into c(mnaJ, delinquent or antisocIal hab~s In 6p~e of punishment or treatment. Submnted by; Bill McLaughlin 519.756.6390 and Randy Smith 519,580,8461 The Alternative Solution is a program designed (in addition to the Mohawk College criminology program) to provide training to current Ministry of Corrections employees and students entering the Corrections field, This program would demonstrate how through education and self examination, we can effectively reduce the inordinate number of incarcerated offenders by effecting CHANGE to a reoccurring cycle of recidivism. Those of us who have worked to find solutions to this problem have concluded that Brantford possesses the assets necessary to become the Centre of Excellence in the reduction of crime, This program would present information and references for rehabilitation of provincial offenders both adult and selected young offenders, The 1998/1999 survey by Statistics Canada noted that during this period some 93,045 adults were admitted to provincial prisons at an average cost of $123 per day, this daily rate did not include, police services, legal/ court costs, welfare costs, long term medical cost, insurance costs to both business and the public, When we consider that about eighty percent of admissions were offered to repeat offenders and that a reduction in the level of recidivism would generate enormous savings to all and the generai quality of life in Ontario may be enhanced, This program would provide a cost effective model to demonstrate; through education and use of an appropriate service design that it can effect change and potentially reduce the number of incarcerated offenders, !'JIinistiy6lCorreclions Ontario. This ministry b,.law has TElsponsibHity for the care, custody, control, health and safety 01 inmates in provin~ialin$titutions or who are on. parole or probation, Corre~ti?nal officersb~MiniSjry. rnanqate are also recjuireii. to partiqipate 'nthe re.habilitt;jUon·oLinmateshqwevercurrentlythere •• isa stror'l(lneeii for IT10jriagers and officers to receive. training in the Tehabilit.ationprocesses and in. deliyering thi~servite, Mohawk College co~ldprovide additionalpJqgrams to the existing Criminolo~y program lor currentrnanagers and officers and the Mohawk students Comment[HAC2]: Not Slife that entering the criminology program, I .m' __ __. _ _ thls'sholild be used, bll1 put in ... Reality suggests that when educational institutions and various social service organizations participate in the process true success may be attained, in Page 1 of 8 • ,I addition, as part of comprehensive process, volunteer organizations may also make useful contributions. Purpose of the Alternative Solution Program - Change This program is to provide training methods that incorporate positive change through education focusing on the individual, to optimize their alternative options to re-offending and thus integrate into their families, community and society, The end result for the public system is a reduction in recidivism, reduction in costs and ultimately a meaningful utilization of incerceration lime as an opportunity to change through education and self examination, This pilot program proposes to benefit society in the foHowing manner: • reduction of internal charges • reduction of recidivism rates • reduced court backlogs • reduced parole violations • increase in support program attendance • increased requests for assistance from other agencies • meaningful employment Program Methodology Change in: • how we view inmates • the function of the "system" • how inmates view themselves How to: • promote Correctional Officers as Change Agents with educational tools • recognize the system as an opportunity to educate and provide the right tools Methods of Presenting Change within Corrections Attitude • Positive and measurable expectations • Self worth, self (efficacy) effectiveness New Opportunity • Begin a new direction for self and family Growth • Reduce inmate populations and growth the community membership Education • Provide the tools of self examination to promote change • Increased awareness provides motivation Page 2 of 8 Program Outline The program would use various media including reading materials and group discussion as facilitated by the Program Instructor. This program could also incorporate volunteering in local area community services to provide experience in the field of corrections, Alternative Solutions Training This program is designed to provide training to those interested in careers in the corrections system, It is a program designed to assist those working or looking at corrections as a career, It targets individuals that indicate to the jUdicial system their desire to examine through education change during their period of incarceration, The program is designed to address membership of the newest arrival to the person preparing for release, The foHowing topics would be covered in this program: Addictions Objective • Designed to develop a sense and understanding of addiction in the broadest sense and in a personal one, utilizing information presented by; video, self administered exercises and group sessions that encourages introspection, Content • Review of addictions as understood in the traditional sense • Examine the relationship between addictive behaviour and consequences • Through this process the participants will develop a personal understanding of where the cHent is coming from and the larger perspective of how they impact on others Outcome • Gain a sense of where the individual is in the addiction continuum • Determining methods to move the individual from pre-contemplative state into contemplative stage, and I or action stage, Feelings Objective • To assist the individual's exploration of their emotional makeup, • To promote understanding of choices and their impact, as they relate to feelings, --- --Conlent--- • Provide exposure to Rational Emotive Theory • To explore the issues of Socialization, Emotions and "Rules" Outcome • Develop an overview and also an introspective understanding of feelinss, • Appreciate the role of feelings in the decision making proeMs and th-e internal/ex\ernal responses to one's environment. Page 3 of 8 Decision Making Process Objectives / • Instruct in developing a structured process for sound decisions • Present methods to deveiop responsibiiity and accountability Content • Explore the relationship between decision making, responsibiiity and outcomes. • Recognize the relationship between consequence and change, control I no control. Outcome • Effectively present an understanding of the impact of decisions in our lives on self and others. • Understand the necessity to examine iife decisions based on their importance to seif and others. Social Skills Program Objective • Raise the awareness of the importance of social skills and the significance they have in day to day living. • Highlight the intrinsic value and necessity of these skills. Contenf • To present, examine and engage in opportunities to develop skills in communication, assertiveness and other interpersonal skills Outcome • Convey a sense of the importance of sociai skills • Develop methods to raise the level of confidence of those to interact outside the institution • To assist in developing a confidence in others to use the content of this module as an effective tool in getting their needs met Relapse Prevention Objective • To explore a broad spectrum of support agencies to assist in pre and post institutional lifestyle • To present a means of developing personal effective strategies to assist in maintaining a positive lifestyle based upon the needs as targeted by the client. .. Confenf • Presenting self examination methods utilizing educational tools to accurately determine needs • Presentation of support systems including representation from../ttose agencies • Perform exercises to demonstrate clients abilities- Page 4 of 8 Relapse Prevention Continued Outcome • Assist ciients to develop a command of positive alternatives for change based on change Community Re-entry Plans Objective • To explore agencies and services which are available to support and perpetuate a plan for change upon release from the protective environment of incarceration. Content • Developing a holistic view of all services available to support positive change Financial services Social services - Addiction services Pubiic Health Housing Corrections Outcome • Skills to provide clients with a 360 degree view of societal support for positive sustainable integration into the family and community. Training Sample Supervisors 4 days training Addictive profile model Overview of the module content and purpose Group work Supervisory impact Institutional objectives of the program Program integration Statistical procedures Correctional Officers 4 days training Overview of program goais Participatory grading and monitoring Module overview Addictive profile model Brantford the Location ofChoice Mohawk College in association with Laurier University City of Brantfor1'llocation: 100 kmsouthwest of Toronto centrally tocated in Ontario Related Rllsouroos: • Brantford Jail Page 5 of 8 ., • Probation and Parole Offices • Courts and Legal Services • MPP Offices • City Hall • Ontario Works Offices • Addiclion Services • Mental Health Offices • Family and Children's Services • Brantford General Hospital • Six Nations Reserve - largest reserve by population in Canada • Transportation by bus and rail are centrally located, ideal for those without a means of transportation The Brantford Jail - located in downtown Brantford and almost next door to Laurier, it is mostly used as a detention centre for individuals charged with crimes but have yet to have their day in court, Detainees may be observed for possible suicide risk, escape risk, potential violent behaviour, need for protective custody, adverse reaction from mood altering substances, need for methadone treatment or other medical conditions as AI.D.S, or Hepatitis, or possible mental disorders, At this time, there is no method to identify what assistance a detainee may require to avoid trouble with the law in the future, Those found gUilty of an offence and who receive a prison sentence are assigned one of several paths through the corrections system and at this time none lead to preventative rehabilitation and no screening of potential rehabl/itation is carried out. The information these individuals need to consider positive change which unfortunately is not offered or delivered, Students attending Mohawk or Laurier and who wish to pursue a career in criminology or corrections and parole could obtain valid experience, This could be completed through direct observation or temporary work placement to experience first hand the n;,atities of their chosen profession at all stages from arrest, detention, trial, incarceration to community re-entry and beyond, This program is designed to assist with crime reduction or prevention as a primary objective. The education opportunities that exist at the Brantford Jail should be thoroughly investigated and be inciuded in Mohawk ILaurier criminoiogy programs, Mo{lawk College Located in Brantford and appears to have a working relationship with lawier on -criminology-prQjirams, In ordeflOfiflhe-needs and be-acceptable to a wide range of interested pa(!ies we believe there is a viable component of our program that works, is critical to success, and will influence true reform. Those who constructed the "Alternative Solution" have spent much of their careers dealing with offenders at all level!; and are aware more than most of the root causes of criminal behaviour and what it takes to change it Most of the basics are covered in the Page 6 of 8 " " rehabilitation "Alternative Solution" component but because of its importance the restitution section has been dealt with separately. Restitution we believe should take the form of a highly visible contribution by offenders to the solulion of one or more long standing social problems that they have experienced for themselves or contributed to due to their lack of social conscience. Research tells us poor living conditions are a major contributor to crime in general and delinquency in particular with the lack of decent affordable or government subsidized housing a major factor. Implementing a Restitution Program The program would discuss various methods of rehabilitation and restitution programs designed. Ideas such as using inmate labour to reduce the cost of affordable or subsidized housing urgently reqUired by the working poor, working for the native community or non profit organizalions such as Habitat for Humanity. In addilion, investigaling ways to gain valuable work experience and new skills that are currently in high demand and will enhance their prospects for full time employment upon release. Determining methods of discipline and tracking client progress will also be discussed. Involvement of both Mohawk College and Laurier University would be beneficial in increasing the profile of correclions in Brantford. Understaffing, excessive workload, lack of resources, low staff morale and non existent job satisfaction are well known problems within this division of the Corrections Ministry. Acceptance of this proposal may be part of the medicine needed to start the recovery process. Temporary work assignments of students taking the criminology courses may be a good place to start. .~hial Services Uocilted in downtown Brantford are many community services such as legal aid .. family court, children's aid, government services, Brant Housing, Ontario Works, Addiction Services, Welfare, Service Canada, Canadian Mental Health. These social services offered to clients will be discussed in detail. Upon release, most (repeat) offenders require urgent assistance from social services, however, at that lime the reduclion of recidivism is an issue rarely if ever discussed or considered by the service providers. This program will discuss methods of incorporating alternative solutions in conjunction with agencies within the community. Temporary worKasSfgrimenls by studetlt5 loifieseoffices would bEl educational from a criminology perspel:live. There is an opportunity for all social services to make recicff\lismc.rellliction part of their mandate and staff training could also be providec!.by MohaWk College. Page 7 of 8 • In a letter received from Premier Dalton McGuinly, i quote "As you know, ... govemment has done little to address the underlying causes of crime. Unfortunately, the ! government fails to recognize that problems In our education and health systems, combined with a lack of meaningful rehabilitation programs, affect the level of criminal aclivity In Ontario ...one way to address the causes of crime Is to ensure that offenders given jail sentences are also given the necessary programs and rehabilitation services. As Mohawk and Laurier currently both offer <:orrectionai programs. It is my hope that this package contains enough information to assl~t you in reaching a conclusion and provide the Impetus to discuss implementing·the "Alternative Solutions" program. into Mohawk College. Yll.'~rs truly, j)_ __.. 0d,~_ . t:JuJ-P Ale ~_. f3))) McLaughlin Page-8 of 8 C1 Suggestions for Final Strategic Plan IdentifY sources offunding. IdentifY those in the community who break the law most often. i.e. Substance abusers, repeat offenders, teenage males, male/female youth who mayor may not be gang members, aboriginals, new immigrants, mentally ill, etc. Prioritize the list and target resources accordingly. IdentifY and list the root causes ofcrime that relate to Brantford. i.e. Unemployment, substance abuse, poverty, no detox/treatment/aftercare available, native issues service limitations or availability. IdentifY and list public and ptivate local service providers whose services include a crime prevention component that is recognized by the use ofan approved "CRIME STOP" Task Force Logo. One stop location (Market Street) where information would be assembled and disttibuted to the community both public and business using computers, DVD's, CD's, documentation, telephone (hot line), fax, etc., so as to establish a comprehensive infOimationimeeting/drop-in communication centre that specializes in crime prevention. LaurierlMohawk proposal. LaurierlMohawkiaddictions/crime preventionlcounsellor/instructor proposal. Laurier Role: Research, development and program design. Mohawk Role: To train instructors and program delivery. The excessive loss ofindustry, business opportunities, expansions and reluctant new construction may have reduced local job openings for Brantford Mohawk College graduates and may also be part ofthe reason Mohawk College has aunounced the intention to leave its present location. It may also be the case that programs currently being offered here may not accommodate or fit the needs ofexisting local-industties-orservice providers retarding expansion ofexisting businesses or establislunent ofnew industries in this area. A higher level ofprosperity may return ifwe had an education system that supports the industry that produces a product or service for which there is an overwhelming demand that will be required indefinitely and where there is little or no competition. As it stands now there appears to be no training programs for those interested in the development and delivery ofoffender re-education or other crime prevention programs. As a response to an R.F.P. several years ago, suggestions were submitted to Laurier and Mohawk College with the objective of establishing Brantford as the centre of excellence for those interested in the development and delivery ofeffective offender re-education, rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment and community crime prevention programs. The suggestions were not accepted backthen, however, conditions have changed in Brantford and Brant County since then. Unemployment and crime levels are higher. Industry and businesses have declined and the fact that for every dollar invested in crime prevention, taxpayers receive a seven dollar return on investment, which is not being taken advantage of. Anyway you look at it there is profit and opportunity to be had in crime prevention and ifwe don't take advantage others might. Julian Fantino got it right when he stated 'Most crimes are committed by repeat offenders who are not rehabilitated while incarcerated. I believe, ifasked, the local police chiefcan confirm this statement is correct. In order to reduce crime in Brantford a serious effort needs to be made to address this problem in the community when offenders are relea.lw and return to thk"re.n_ The program found on the website www.thealternativesolution.ca was designed to meet the needs ofrepeat offenders and is primarily a reeducation project that may assist them to make positive change in their lifestyle. I hope you will cousiderbringing-this website to-the attention ofthe task-force members as it may contain programs that can be delivered in the community to those in the early stages ofgetting in trouble with the law or to local offenders upon release. I further suggest that organizations that provide services to offenders or their families, such as Mental Health, Children's Aid, John Howard, Salvation Army, Nova Vita, Elizabeth Fry, Ontario Works, St. Leonard's, FederallProvincial probation and parole, a toxicologist from BGH, emergency department doctor or paramedic, crime stoppers, etc., be invited to join or address the group and community organizations Consider the establishment ofa crime prevention library, both document andDVD. Examples have been identilled and will be made available for consideration. We need the Expositor, BrantNews, Rogers and CKPC on side. 'fIfe QNLYWAYTOBE TOUGHONCRfME IS TO PREVBNTlT, 1 THE SUDBURY STAR Careers Obituaries E~Edjtion Yl1ur news. Today, Classifieds Aulonel Shopping c~lsuBscRrBER SERVlCESIlM:lNDA'C FEBRUARY 6, 2( News Sports Special Sections Business Arts/Life Multimedia Documents Contact Us Archives Home Archive Hiring more police is just a start THE EXPOSITOR i' Newspaper $fRVJNG BMNUORl) ANn AMA fOR OV~l\.l~O "lAM UR Sudbury fund at: Brantford Expositor Archive Information Hiring more police is just a start Posted 4 years ago The announcement by Dalton McGuinty of his intention to hire 200 more police officers has to be considered good political-newswlth an eiection-cemiftg~More-~ollce on-the streets means more arrests, more tria is and more incarcerations, While voters appreciate more police, the reai question is whether their presence in the community will translate into less overall crime now or in the future or should other methods be considered more efficient and less socially disruptive, McGuinty in the past has stated, "as you know the Harris government did little to address the underlying causes of crime, unfortunately his government failed to recognize that probiems in our education and health systems, combined fOR All YOUR BUILDIIl with a lack of meaningful rehabilitation programs, affect the level of criminal activity in Ontario," He further slated REQUIREMENTS "Ontar'lo Liberals will continue to fight for policies that are both tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime," Obviously, McGuinty understands that the lack of rehabilitation programs in the Ontario correclions systems contributes to the 80 per cent recidivism rate of repeat offenders in Ontario, LE ,I' '''gn Fantino reached a similar conclusion when in a speech he reacted in anger when he conciuded the officers Jr him were being exposed to unnecessary risk or injury, He lashed out at Ontario Ministry of Corrections for not lof3 06/02/20123:38 PM rehabilitating offenders, thereby requiring his officers to use up valuable time and resources chasing down and rearresting the same repeat offenders over and over, reducing time available to cleanse the streets of guns and those !lilli'll W1JfftJ who would use them to commit crimes. ofmilling tlJlJ16ti , MINNa Ti=:CHNOLd ;mderstand the magnitude of this issue, it may be helpful to consider, for example, that the 1998-99 survey by EANAIIONALI"':, <"..tistics Canada noted that during this period some 93,045 adults were admitted to provincial prisons at an average cost of $123 per day. This daily rate did not include police services, iegal and court costs, welfare costs, long-term medical costs and insurance costs to both business and the public. When we consider about 80 per cent of admissions were repeat offenders, we can see that a reduction in the level of recidivism would generate enormous savings to all and the general quality of life in Ontario may be enhanced. Members of the Harris Conservative government believed punishment alone would rehabililate offenders and embraced the concept of the U.S.-style, private, for-profit prisons which proved to be a failure and had to be abandoned. Putting more police on the street will increase the number of repeat offenders who will be rearrested but wilt this solution reduce recidivism? An "alternative solution" suggests the development and implementation of a mix of programs and policies that include elements of punishment, restitution and rehabilitation, where practical, and that are specifically designed to address the underlying issues leading to criminal behaviour, causing a reduction in recidivism by repeat offenders that can be monitored for success. During the provincial election campaign, politicians will be making statements on crime and how they believe it can be reduced. We can only hope they will grasp the idea of doing something from a corrections perspective and compare this concept to what is happening now, which is nothing. The final decision for now is in the hands of McGuinty and dropping the bait on this one could cost him at the polls. Bill McLaughlin Brantford Advertisement Article 10# 647337 Tools c6J ([,;J ~S: 2 of3 06/02/20123:38 PM It costs $50,000-300,000 per year to jail mostly non-violent people. This money would benefit all Canadians and be better invested in health care, social services and public education. CAEFS" 2008 - Canadians for Fiscal & Social Accountability ~Q ---~, "',',.j''''( .. ~»c Brantford Snow \J\~5! Bran! Vif:n,jo\,i lJ\icfld THE EXPOSITOR Careers Obiluarjes E-EdctiQfI Cla,sifi-=ds Aulone! Shopping c:,~SUBSCRIBER SERV1CES~frHURSDAY, JANUAAY 19, 201L~ ,.//sum/JT~O:NI SiGN-~ News Sports Business Arts/Life Multimedia Online Flyers Contests Contact Us Community Sports Archiv9$ One Hot Srantiord Deal Each And Every Dayl H.,me Aichi\ffl Letters to the Editor Co:umn 50% off an allergy lesting and oermanent c!earino session al Letters to the Editor WIow,Sle.alTheDeaLcoml Column Newspaper Posted 3 mOl1fhs ago UR Brentford li~[!l Less crime but lower taxes, too ArchiYe Iniorn12lion Articles& Slogs- I recentry received letters from the Hon. Rob Nicholson, LAST 4 DAYS TO Minister of Justice and Nycole Tunnel current feader of the RECYCLE YOUR Federal NDP party. Both outline their current policies on WASTE crime and justice. I found both responses unsatisfactory. MONDAY JANUARY 16TH SATURDAY JANUARY21ST The Conservatives want 10 close the bam door after the Sears 8rantford & Advantage horse has boiled and have no plan 10 slop il from gelling WasleSyslems have teamed up 10 fc BlII McLaughlin Brantford No M'O ways about il Returning Dalhousie and Cotlxlme streets 10 t...'O-way Consider the Sea Cadets traffic was o'ierv,helmingiy opposedllra-pubi;c:meet'nll on As Presidenl of the Navy League Wednesday evening. About 75 peop!e rrom ail wwks of rrre[.oo) of Exercise Classes Ijust ran my first "Shape Up Canada, Brantford Branch, one of the partners thai supports Brantford's Sea Cadets Corps, RCSCC Admiral Nelles, I Support Group" al Friendship am very pleased 10 have read Ihe wonderful article published about Ihe corps' annual membership campaign by the House Ihis past Tuesday and tI Brantford Expositor. II is an example of the community support that allows us to have a growing and successful Sea was ao'iesome. We had about Cadet Corps in Brantford. 15 v;omen show up,[oo.} Drop off your computers In partnership with the Department of National Defence, the Navy League of Canada is committed to ensuring that FREE for donation to every youth between 12 and 18 can lake part in a dynamic and exciting youth program Ihat Is free to join. locally, the local schools and Navy League of Canada, Branlford branch, Is supported by many organizations in the area, espeCially the Brant United chariUes 'Nay, Brant Naval Velerans AssociatJon and the Royal Canadian Legion. On Wednesda-f, JiiIJluary 27, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, The aim of the Sea Cadets is to inslil in lhe youth the values of leadership and citizenship, promole physical fitness, and Ren?o'>'ed Computer to stimulate an Inlerest In the Royal Canadian Navy and the civilian mariUme communrty. Sea Cadels allows local youth Technology (RCn is hosting FREE E-ROUND UP events the opportunity to "Accept Challenge, Make Friends and Go Far." across Ontario that provide a sound(. __ ] I encourage all parents, guardians and young people between the ages of 12 and 18to consIder Sea Cadets. Those Interested should call 519-752-8821. The MagIC of SingIng .. in a Cholf - Brantford Ann Keeley-Meloche Childrer\'s Chorus Audilior\s President, Navy League of Canada, Bf;'.Intford Branch Here's a fun ~li"ity forthosa old enough 10 remember Hals off to Paul Aucoin smg'ng in a SChool eho;" ""rite dO'Wn ft'iery song rou rememter singing 10f2 19/01120122:46 PM What do candidates think about city's crime problem? Posted 1 year ago When we consider the consequences of Brantford's reputation as a record high crime area, it may be helpful if candidates for municipal election express their views on this issue and what, if anything, they think can be done to correct the probiem. Entrepreneurial Brantford has gone into decline due to the loss of industry, business and employment opportunities. Corporations, industries, businesses, service providers are more likely to establish themselves or expand their operations in communities where crime levels are low or normal, but are also likely to shy away from crime ridden towns and cities with a reputation like what we have in Brantford. Candidates to date have expressed interest in a number of similar issues; however, crime levels, prevention and a knowledge of consequences are conspicuous due to their absence. I believe all future community projects will be difficult to get off the ground as long as we are considered a major risk to investment. Bill McLaughlin Brantford Copyright © 2012 Brantford Expositor 1 of 1 19/01/20122:38 PM ~o ":~~:/ Find out now with TransUnion Credit Monitoring ~ G <~r~~trord Snow ii''?': i,:"Union INcst Brant Window "Voriti TH EEXPOSITOR Careers Ob~uali!ls E·EMon Classif:eds Autoflet Shopping _-".f%SUBSCRIBER SERV1CES~URSDAY, JANUAAY 19, 201:!tJ //sum,',[fAOIN I SIGN--1rt News Sports Business Arts{Ufe Multimedia Online Flyers Contesls Contact Us ComrnJl1i1y Sports Archives One Hot Brentford Deal Each And Every Dayl H,jm" Archi"e Letters to (he e{jilor 50% off an allergy testing and oermanenl cleaJina session at Letters to the editor w~w.SteafTh€Deal.coml Posted 6 monlhs ago Newspaper Who represents the Cro\'lT1? UR Brantford The Crown is so divIded, who knows who has Ihe aulhorrty I\rchive Infonmtlon to deal with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy that an treaties with Six Nations were made with. LAST 4DAYS TO The Crown in Right of Canada, The Crown in Right of RECYCLE YOUR Great BritaIn, and since 1931, through the Statute of WASTE M:.mOAY JANUARY 16TH \JIkslminster, the Provinces were given autonomous power SATURDAY JANUARY 21ST even greater than Ihe federal government. Since Sears 8r.mlford & Advantage municipalrties are creations of the province, they too are a Waste systems ha~e teamed up to keep e'Naste out of our divisIon of the Crown. Add to that, the various political landffll alid support children[...) parties, each with differing points of view. No matter how many times the Crown wishes to divide itself, there !s still Volunteer Opportunities ~ only one Crown. Dalhousie Place Supervised Access So, if a traditional chIef represenling the Six Nations at large, were to halte a concern to take up with the Crown, who is Centre, Brantford he to talk to? We are si*lklng volunteers who atewilliflg to commit to rNll lMlen MP Phil McColeman smugly states in the Exposltor that Six Nalfons needs to get its acl together before hours per week lIIor!dng with children In a SupefYlsed negollatJons can continue, I'd remind him that the Six Nations' act Is actually In much better order than his own. Access saWng_ Please see web.s~er(,)rf..·J 1Mlere the Confederacy government and its constitution has been in place for centuries and its chiefs sit for life, the Crown seems to reinvent itself again every four years and change lts Indian AffaIrs Ministers hvice that often. Anger Management Jan 26f11 7pm Six Nations has been ready for this conversation for 200 years and more. 1Mlen wlll the real Crown get Its act together 56 field Regiment Famj~l and deal with this? . Support Group is hosting an Anger Managemen! Workshop in the 6ranlford Am1ouries. Jim Windle Brantford Whether)'our 50ldlerls on tour or home aga:fI, lIIe[...J Punishment alone no deterrent No two ways about it It comes as no surprise that the father of one of the teens killed In the Burtch Road Incident feels that the sentence was REturnIng Dalhousie and Colbome slteet:; to to/iO-W~1 too low. Ita!fic \lOIS OYeI'\ihelmingty opposed at a pubITc meeting on -rhere-appears to be-no evidence the sentence wil~provide a--(leterrenHo-otherswhodrink-anddrlve; regardless of age. Wednesdarevenmg:-About7S-- peop:e rrom all wal.~s oflife{, ..] The sentence the offender received did not include a mandatory re-eduction program that he would halte 10 complete Exercise Classes before becoming eligible for consideration for release. His sentence also does not require his participation In substance Ijus! ran my first "Shape Up abuse treatment when he Is released from custody and returned 10 the community. Support Group" at Friendship Housethls pas! Tuesday and it Every effort should be made to reflect In his sentence that the public wants protection and through his activities and was "'liesome. We had about efforts he can provide reasonable assurance he will not re-offend when released. 15 women show up_[...] Drop off your computers As most young offenders tend to graduate to the adult system, it would appear that the effectlltEl re-education programs FREE for donation to they need are not altailable while they are incarcerated and their transfer into the corrmunity treatment system may be local schools and lacking, Ineffective or unavallable. charities On WedI1esdey. January 27, It has been long established that punishment alone Is not a deterrent to crIme and does not enhance public security, so from 10:00 am -3:00 pm. an effective system of mandatory education/ prevention/probation/protection needs to be developed and delivered. Renew~ Computer Technology (RCn Is hosting Those charged with delivery of the programs need to be trained and established as essential participants in the public FREE E-RQUIID UP events across Ontario that pro\~de a security system sound!...) Bill McLaughlin Brantford The Magic of Singing .. in a Choir" BranUord Faulty economic reasoning Children's Chorus Auditions Union-bashing Is a popular sport these days but Robert Anes' (June 30) comments about unions being responsible for Hele's arun acti',ily for those the economic mess in Greece lack sound economic reasoning. old eno'JgtJ to remember singing In aschool choir: write Three European countries -- namely Greece, Ireland and Portugal-- are in danger of collapse because their currency is doo/,n e',ery song you remember sing:ng lof2 19/01120122:52 PM THE EXPOSITOR letters to the editor Posted 2 months ago Harper crime bill won't work A CBC news story by Terry Milewski tells us the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has abandoned any further attempts to apply the same tough-an-crime poilcies that Stephen Harper is about to inflict on Canadians. The Americans, like others, found that the policy did not work and did not reduce crime; costs to taxpayers could not be justified or sustained any longer. Positive results are being achieved by applying policies the complete opposite of the Harper plan. So far, crime in Texas has gone down 12.8% through a 9% diversion of some offenders from incarceration into substance abuse rehab programs. Major reductions in the costs of crime to taxpayers have been realized. Prison closures are also underway, reducing the financial burden on taxpayers even further while improving public safety at the same time. Ordinary MPs like Phil McColeman will be expected to toe the party line and vote in favour of Bill C-I0 even though they are now fully aware that the policy is a social and financial disaster. In the case of Mr. McColeman, he is well aware his constituents here in Brantford on the local Crime Prevention Task Force are working to attain results similar or better to those in Texas which are the compiete opposite of the results Bill C-l 0 will inflect on us both socially and financially. I believe MPs like Mr. McColeman need to decide If their loyalties lie with their constituents or their political party and its boss. When Bill C-I0 comes up for final vote, will he vote for it or against it, and why? Bill McLaughlin Brantford Uneven sidewalks a scourge I am an almost-70-year-old active senior who enjoyed walking in the down-tow n area five times a week... until recently. On Oct. 17 I was walking on Nelson Street when my toe hooked an uneven seelion of sidewalk, and I fell. I hit the concrete with such force that my glasses broke. The right side of my face was cut and badly bruised. My right hip and thigh were also very sore and badly bruised. My family doctor examined me shortly after my fall and sent me for a CT scan to ensure that there was no internal bleeding or damage. He was caring enough to follow up with a phone cail that evening to ask my husband to keep and eye on me for the next24 hours. I am very lucky that ,I did not break my hip ormy armML_ bones'are strong from years of walking. ' - , -, - I have almost tripped on parts of uneven sidewalks many times; this time it happened. I want to get back to walking, which I enjoy immensely, and which I do to maintain good health, but I'm not sure I want to take a chance of falling again on the somewhat unsafe, uneven sidewalks in the downtown area. Any suggestions? Freda Goulet Brantford Council's future looks bleak At the end of the past council term, a moderate increase in council's pay could have been justified. It may have been rocky and there were certainiy oddballs, but things got done. From what we have seen so far, despite Mayor Friel's insistence that they have spent a full year cleaning up past issues, our present council has not demonstrated leadership qualities that would justify any increase. The future looks bleak. Much of the public were incensed about the bickering, conflict and rivalry of the past council, but in politics, that's what gets things done. The silliness and the tea-social atmosphere just doesn't cut it. of2 191Otl2012 2:34 PM Programming Adult Institutions (OVERVIEW) The committee recognizes the demands ofthe people ofOntario to; reduce the crime rate, decrease the munbers ofpeople incarcerated and the costs associated in dealing with them. It is in recognition ofthe wishes ofthe people ofOntario that the committee reconunends the enhancement ofrehabilitation and treatment programs in a fiscally responsible manner. The delivery ofthese programs during and after incarceration will address the problem ofrecidivism. Programs must promote awareness and assistance to clients that enable them to deal with the root cause oftheir incarceration. Wherever possible the client's family/community should participate in the rehabilitation process. The focus ofthe rehabilitation program is to offer the client an opportunity to gather infonnation, develop skills and make contacts in the community that will assist in his/her development as a productive crime free member ofsociety. Examples ofthe types ofinfonnation and skills the imnates may obtain through programs are: 1) A basic knowledge ofthe disease ofaddiction to mood altering drugs. 2) The working understanding ofsymptoms ofthe disorder and the knowledge ofhow it can be treated. 3) Practical knowledge ofthe treatment process and how it may be accessed during and after incarceration. 4) A working knowledge ofthe family recovery process and how it may be accessed. 5) Assertiveness training/anger management training for violent offenders. 6) An understandingJ:lLspousal abuse and child abuse and the behaviour modification necessary to end the cycle. (verbal/emotional/physical) 7) Safe sex training. 8) Retention ofspiritual/cultural programs, specifically those directed to the native population. 9) Employment training. How to apply for a job and deal with your employer. 10)How to find help in the community. (social agency identification) The Ministry ofCorrectional Services has estimated that 15% ofthe 8000 imnates incarcerated may benefit from formalized treatment. Many ofthese offenders require extensive treatment for mental disorders; therefore we believe therapeutic treatment of the mentally disturbed offender must me addressed as a shared responsibility ofthe Ministries ofCorrections and Health. Ministry ofCorrectional Services Act The Minister may establish rehabilitation programs under which inmates may be granted the privilege ofcontinuing to work at their regular employment, obtain new employment, attend academic institutions, or participate in any other program that the Minister may consider advisable in order that such persons may have a better opportunity for rehabilitation. Ministry of Correctional Services Goal Statement To make available to clients those program opportunities necessary to assist in making positive personal and social adjustment. Principle To provide a humane living environment for inmates as well as the necessary health and social services, and to provide program opportunities to assist them in making positive personal and social adj ustment. 1'fezatfftftlrt (overview) The ministry has identified treatment as a major initiative. A large number of inmates have used substances and/or alcohol to an extent that constitutes a substance abuse problem. Similarly, many experience considerable stress and distress associated with their incarceration, personal situation and/or criminal convictions or exhibit antisocial and procriminal attitudes, which contribute to their crimmal behavlOur anUreCidivism. All ofthese inmates W61ilcl benefit from treatment servIces. Estimates suggest that more than 15% ofthe inmate population have psychiatric, psychological and/or behavioural disorders, which would benefit from fonnalized treatment programs. Some ofthese exhibit severe mental illness requiring intensive therapeutic intervention. Treatment programs may be comprised of a multi-disciplinary team approach, combining the efforts ofpsychiatrists, psychologists, psychometrists, social workers, doctors, nurses, chaplains, recreationists and correctional staff. In cases where a full multi-disciplinary approach is not practical or possible, inmates are seen by a mental health practitioner exclusively for their treatment needs. R~~liy Smith REFERENCES 1. Mr. N. Ruton, M.S.W., C.S.W. Past Executive Director Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Guelph, Ontario 2. Ms. T. Foreman, B.S.W. M.S.W. C.S.W. Director, Guelph Addictions Program Guelph Correctional Centre (M.C.S.) Guelph, Ontario 01/0112000 Page 6 " Randy Smith DIVERSIFICATION OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE/SKILL BASE Addiction AIDS Alcoholism Bereavement/Grieving Child Sexual Abuse Child Welfare Clinical Consultation and Assessment Community Liaison Family Violence Fundraising Initiatives Group Practice Health Care Practice Institutional Liaison (provincial and Federal) Organizational and Administrative Practice Para-Alcoholism Perpetrators ofAbusefRape/Crisis Professional Development Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation Public Relations Resourcing Mental Health Care; Targeting and Service Delivery Social Action/Advocacy; Community Practice Suicide Youth and Young Offenders; Y,O,A. and Probation Services Human Resources: Policy and ProdeduresfRecruitment/Intemation Work Perrnits/Ontario,New York,California Labour Law and Benefits development. VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY LIAISON AND INITIATIVES 1982 -1984 Pioneer Youth Services ]J)85-presentt-----Lhions-Ganada-(~eFViceClub) 1988 -1993 Kiwanis Canada (Service Club) 1988 -present A,P,T, (Assuring Protection OfThe Environment) 1990 -present O,HRA, (Ontario Halfway House Association) 1991 -present R.O,O,F (Reaching Our Ontdoor Friends) 1992 -present Elmira Youth Centre 1994 -present Optimist (Service Club) 1994 -present Alphanon Consultants Inc, Assessment and Referral Services 0110112000 PageS " Randy Smith Ongoing Affiliation with: George Brown College ofApplied Arts and Technology Toronto, Ontario Addiction Counselor Diploma Ontario Ministry ofCorrectional Services Toronto, Ontario Ontario Yonth Corp. Program Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate School ofSocial Work Waterloo, Ontario Masters Social Work Degree Employment and Immigration Canada Guelph, Ontario Job Development Program Conestoga College ofApplied Alts and Technology Kitchener, Ontario Social Services Program . Waterloo-Wellington County Addiction Workers Association !Community Advisory Committee ofCorrectional Services Canada, Guelph A.R.F.'s Addiction Awareness Group, Kitchener Addiction Services Steering Committee, Wellington-Dufferio District Health Council Ontario M.C.S. Task Force on Residential Standards for Community-Based Programs Ontario Association ofProfessional Social Workers Ontario College ofCertified Social Workers Canadian Association ofAdult Education Reality Therapy Institute '----mnericmrProbation and Parole AsSOCiation ' Alcohol and Drug Recovery Association ofOntario Community Mental Health Programs Federation ofOntario Ontario Social Developmental Council Ontario Hospital Association Ontario AIDS Network International Working Group on AIDS and Drugs WellingtonlDufferio AIDS Network International Association ofResidential and Community Alternatives 01/0112000 Page 4 " Randy Smith EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION • Lecturer on addictive personality and treatment modalities: Community Colleges, Service Clubs, Highscbools, Social Service Agencies and Community Groups • Certified" Skills for Adolescents" Instructor • Expert Guest; "CKBC Radio" Brantfonl, Ontario September 1990 • "Engaging COllllllunities in the Treatment of the Addicted ", Presented to the Proceedings ofthe Fourth Conference ofLatin American Therapeutic Communities, April 1992, Lhna, Pem • Expert Guest; " The Shirley Show" September 1992 • Expert Guest; "Cablenet Television" May 1993 • Resource Lecturer for" Lion's International Drug Awareness Campaign" 1986 to 1993 • Group Facilitator for" Waterloo Regional Police Conllllunity Dialogue Initiative" April 1994 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 1993-Present Optimist Service Club Elmira, Ontario Position: PastPresident 1989-Present Ontario Halfway House Association Kingston, Ontario Position: Past Member ofthe Board ofDirectors 1993-Present Ehnira Youth Centre .-----Elmira,-0ntario----- Position: Member ofthe Board ofDirectors 1987-Present Assuring Protection OfTbe Environment (A.P.T.) Elmira, Ontario Position: Founding Member ofthe Board ofDirectors 1990-1996 lLO.O.F. Project Kitchener, Ontario Position: Past Chairperson ofthe Board ofDirectors and life member 1989-1993 Kiwanis Service Club Ehnira, Ontario Position: Member ofthe Board ofDirectors 0110112000 Page 3 Randy Smith 1991-1994 Stonehenge Therapeutic Commuuity Guelph, Ontario Position: Program DirectorlHuman Resources Role: Adn:tinistrative and Clinical supervision and direction of the facility, and its therapeutic and support staff; Agency representation/public speaking; Consultation and Assessment ofFederal, (C.S.C.) Provincial, (M.C.S.) and Private (M.O.H.) referrals. 1989 -1991 Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Guelph, Ontario Position: Senior Clinician Role: Clinical supervision and direction of therapeutic and support staff; Provision of group and individual clinical intervention; One-to-One Contracting (e.g. grief, bereavement, suicide, anger, depression, incest, fmnily violence, rape); Director, Art Therapy Program; Supervisor, Student Placement and Training Program; Co-ordinator, Community Outreach, Consultation and Liaison. 1989 -1990 Notre Dame of SI. Agatha Children's Mental Health Centre St. Agatha, Ontario Position: Clinical Consultant Role: Support and provision of assessment, intervention, program design, development, and evaluation policies and practices. 1987 -1989 Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Guelph, Ontario Position: Senior Group Therapist Role: Supervision and support of Group Therapists; Manager, Part-time and support staff; Student Placement Supervisor; Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Program; Co-ordinator, Community Outreach, Consultation and Liaison. 1984 -1987 Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Guelph, Ontario Position: Occupational and Activity Therapist Role: Development and-provision of direct-service training and programming re: work skills and leisure alternatives; Clinical support of Group programming as required; Initiation and development ofCommunity Ontreach, Consultation and Liaison program. 1982 -1984 Pioneer Youth Services Waterloo Region, Ontario Position: Program Consultant Role: Development, management, and evaluation ofdirect service inpatient programming. 1981 -1982 Kitehener-Waterloo Habilitation Services Kitchener-Waterloo Region, Ontario Position: Community Ontreach Consultant Role: Development, implementation, and evaluation of community outreach, education, and fundraising policies and practices. 0110112000 Page 1 RANDY J. A. SMITH Elmira, Ontario N3B IL7 ACADEMITIONS 1985 - present Courses toward B.A. (Sociology) Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 1984 Social Services Diploma Conestoga College Kitchener, Ontario PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1998 Global Weather Dynamics 11ontereY,California Suconded to Globaltotemational, California for recruitment purposes. 1997 - present Compuflighl, Inc. New York, New York And 11onterey, California Position: Director ofHuman Resources Role: A member ofthe aquistion team for the due dilligence and restructuring ofthe infrastructure in 110nterey California. Developed benefit packages and Policy and Procedure 11auals in compliance with California and Ncw york labour laws. A team member-in-the transfer ofCorporate offices from New York to Monterey. 1996 - present Navtech Systems Waterloo,Ont. Ottawa, Ont. Position: Director ofHuman Resource Role: Reponsible for Human Resources issues for 50 employees ofNavtech Sysyems Support. Developed Policy and Procedure 11anual and assisted in the restructuring departments and recruitment procedures. 1994 - present Alpbanon Consultants Inc. Position: Director Role: Assist individuals and Corporate structure with addiction issues and and Human Resource dynamics. 0110112000 Pagel Randy Smith Introduction As a member ofthe Ontario Association ofSocial Workers for the past 30 years Randy has been working with youth and the addicted in Canada and abroad. Currently the president ofAlphanon Consultants Inc., a company advocating creative sentencing alternatives for the addicted; staff and agency training in the private and public sector and educational presentations and videos. He is familiar with both provincial and federal correctional facilities as he spent five years providing treatment assessments for both men and women serving sentences. He has been a guest addictions expert on various television and radio shows in Canada and the United States including Brantford's own Saturday radio show "Offthe Cuff", a regular guest lecturer on "The Addictive Personality" in the sociology and nursing programs at colleges and universities as well as the addictions specialist for the Lion's Quest/Skills for Adolescence Program for ten years throughout Ontario. As the past program director and senior addictions therapist at Stonehenge Therapeutic Community for nine years, Randy has had the opportunity to explore fust hand the changes in treatment, prevention, education and the addictive personality profile. With this experience he has developed innovative treatment philosophies and alternatives that culminated in his presentation ofa paper to the World Conference in Lima Peru in 1995 on Community Involvement and Responsibility in Therapeutic Settings. He currently holds positions on eleven community organizations from past board member and current member Ontario HalfWay House Association, to the ROOF Project for street youth in Kitchener. Randy , ,.. ~ Intro to Bill and Randy by Chairperson (Levac) Thank you for joining us today for the Citizen Action Committee Meeting. Today's meeting is dedicated to the Alternative Solution Education Model. I must ask you that other issues as related to union or political one's are not one's that I am qualified to speak to nor are they part ofthe agenda today. Bill and I hope to provide you with a clear understanding ofa model that provides fiscal and moral response to the spiralling issue of people in conflict with the law. The presentation you are about to see is a roadmap developed by a group dedicated to education as it relates to people who continue to indicate their inability to successfully function within societal norms through their behaviour. We have continued to advocate for these over many years. The Alternative Solution is another opportunity for us to promote the notion that we have a responsibility to recognize these negative behaviours and provide alternatives through education and self-actualization. The Alternate Solution SLIDE 2 Why Burtch - It physically lends itselfto the program with the current NY technology, grounds, It is currently highly active for both weekenders and regular inmates It's open The institution represents a microcosm ofsociety with the various programs such as the shops, and the farm projects as well as a microcosm ofthe provincial corrections with people serving the range from weekends to 2 years less a day. ---~The-candidate-SLIDE 3 1. This person wants change 2. This person is one ofthe groups that without education has or will be a member of our huge recidivism rate in Ontario today. 3. This person is willing to comply with additional rules ofthis program in addition to the institution's. (already beginning to change). 4. Weekenders will have scheduled classes and mandatory tirnelines. ". to Purpose SLIDE 4 US stats for share prices in private corrections companies $87 to 50 cents daily costs to $136 28% increase in the population average length ofstay 83 days adult male, 91 fir young offender 64 % ofoffenders are juvinile/36% adult - gone to federal time? 80 % ofadult offenders are juv. Grads. 80% ofall adult offenders have a drug/alcohol problem 80% ofall violent crime conunitted while under the influence of drugs/alcohol 80% ofall offenders come from dysfunctional families that include drug/alcohol violence and unemployment recidivism for adult offenders Introduction SLIDE 5 The program modules afford the flexibility to dovetail into the institution's need, the volunteer group's needs as well as weekenders. The peer and mentoring aspect is key to the group and individual empowerment. Modules SLIDE 6 As we indicated in the Introduction this gives you a visual view ofthe cyclic composition ofthe program. The modification ofthe modules from a time perspective from X hours to Y hours satisfies the weekender's schedule without losing the peer mentorship component. .. Addiction SLIDE 7 Feelings SLIDE 8 Decision Making Process SLIDE 9 Social Skills SLIDE 10 Relapse Prevention SLIDE 11 Community Re-entry SLIDE 12 It is important that I emphasise again that there is no order to the module cycle as it pertains to entry or exit Implementation SLIDE 13 There are actually six groups that are impacted by this program Inmate, Superintendents, Correctional officers, Volunteer organizations, Family, Society. For the purpose oftoday' s presentation we decided to focus on the inmate issue as covered in other slides, The Superintendents and Correctional Officers have a particular challenge in that the philosophy and the inclusion ofthis program into the existing institution's routine as well as educating themselves to the rudimentary content and process ofthe modules. Program Map SLIDE 14 Again a visual map ofthe entry into the program. Note that there are two introductions regarding the rules ofthe institution and the program. This is the second and last opportunity for a person to opt out. Summary SLIDE 15 LEVEL 1 OFFENCES (REVISED 1995) ," ,'the following Criminal Code (cq offences are to assist in identifying the cases in which additici1al i"rc,';;'.'.i'.icll / will be required for temporary absen~e program decision-making. This is the same list that is used by loe (J IllbMJ ! Board of Parole when determining Level I offences. .' - This list does not include all offences involving violence, sex, arson, or weapons which may be conciu",ed LWei I offences. The details of all offences are to be known before any administratiYC decisiorls "re ,ender,,".. CC Section Levell Offences 81.2.A Causing injury with intent 85 Use of-a firearm during commission of offence 86.1 Pointing a fi rearm . 151 Sexual interference 152 Invitation to sexual touching 153 Sexual exploitation 155 Incest 159 Anal mtercourse 160 Bestiality, compellmg, in presence of or by child 170 Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity by child 171 Householder permitting sexual activity by or i11 presence of child 172 Corrupting children 212,2 Living off the avails of prostitution by a child 212.4 Obtaining sexual services ofa child 220 Causmg death by cr1nunal negligence 221 Causing bodily harm by crinUnal negligence 235 Murder 236 Manslaughter 239 Attempt to cOmoUt murder 244 . Causing bodily harm with intent 246 OverconUng resista11ce to commission ofoffence . 249,:3-- Dangerous operation of motor vehicles,vessels & aircraft c2.using bCGi1yh"rn; 249.4 Dangerous operation ofmotor vehicles, vessels & aircraft causing Geat:l' 255.2 Impaired drivmg causing bodily harm 255.3 Impaired driving causmg death 264 CrinUnal harassment 267 Assault with weapon or causing bodily harm 268 Aggravated assault 269 Unlav.fully causing bodily harm 270 Assaulting a peace officer 271 Sexual assault 272 Sexual assault with weapon, threats to third part\' or CJusucg bodil/,I1ai,n 273 Aggravated sexual assault 279 Kid11apping/forcible confinement 344 Robbery 433 Arson - disregard for human life 434.1 Arson - own property 436 Arson by negligence 465.1.a Conspiracy to commit murder (Ii) , ) '", . }, . .. ~t.ndln.;, Or':~·rt , , P... 3J ( (\) Willfully disobeytl <'l 1lIwTu1 order. oR dfl officer• 'i b) CCmnita or threat8ll8 to <::qrmit dfl U8s.ml.t'IlJ?'Xl dflOther person. 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""Y.,,, 1",-;;; Comrnunil.y SClfely, Cr;li,a ~:III{j 'Neapofls ;;:~""'"."""l',,; I ;-t' l.';:i. 10f2 15/011201210:26 AM Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Marc Laferriere - Local Therapist and Social Worker o CD or-+ X_. :::J ,OJ Q) ~--Ft-:::J o, 0...... ,OJ Q) :::J r-+ » o p) (j) (1) "Tl o """ (j) c: u u o ;4 Presenter Marc Laferriere MSW RSW • Local Sd>cial Worker/Psychotherapist • Experience in health care, childrenis mental health, crisis work and youth criminal justice system • Former Child &YQuth Worker with extensive residential treatment experience • Member - Addi~tions Awareness Week Committee ! ! • Member - Mental Health Week Committee I iii AllDlCTlON Continuing issue is lack of recpvery centres . ~ ,ot sa{(\\a FROMPAGEAl 'lhll (.....t'11ing fr')lll -; p.m. 1o 9 p,m.. ill ,,:.:;;;;~;~:~~;:":~) I;;:~~::;~ de~'3 rlK>1\ {olln"wd in (he aftl"rtlOon with vari,'!}' ~hnw ("('~-pft"~nlt:d by the Nt"'\" I::,;' if,::.. • """, il p'nlin' ;;ratio11 rll<'llhlyfor ,.;t"llI I General Need • in 2008 over 3500 local dr~g related charges • in 2011 Addiction Services at I St. Leonards accepted 92~ new .. I ad miSSIons. , Practitioner Anecdotes increased need for addiction treatment seen by practitioners in various helping agencies. Photo: Maggie Smith Benefits e Increased a\Narene$S e Increased access e Conlrnunity Wrap 4round to support ongoing successful , treatment e Opportunity to address physical and psychological dependency Considerations o Youth Services/Facility • Local needs assessment must be done • Reflective programming including pre-stay, during stay and post-stay follow up. • NIMBYism • Integration with existing and incoming services (Heaith, Community Supports, Laurier Social VVork Programs etc) Wilkes Dam Area of Brantford: by Paul Smith/Photohouse.ca Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: David Neumann Brantford Task Force on Community Safety and Crime Prevention Session arranged by MPP Dave Levac Re: Detox Centre idea Bullet Points: • Too many people are turning to crime because they are addicted to drugs • To get their fix they get desperate, and rob innocent people, try shop lifting or even home invasion • Or they try their hand at prostitution or selling drugs them selves • We need a centre and some programs that deal with the addiction as a condition that can be treated • Important that community partners work together to cre4ate a centre where detox, rehab and treatment for mental health can be addressed. • Should beclose to a hospital • There should be after care for those in the program (21 day, 6 months, or whatever length); once they have 'completed the program the after care can help people transition toward achieving some real life skills. -literacy, skills training, job shadowing, job applications, etc. • A diversion program from the criminal justice system into such programs would reduce the number of people who go to prison, who unfortunately, when they come out often return to a life of crime because that's all they know, they have made the wrong contacts there, and picked up the wrong skills. Prepared by David Neumann, with help from Holly MacDonald. From eBe News http://www.cbc.ca!news!vourcommunity!2011!10!should-canada-rethink-its-tough-on-crime stance.html States cut drug penalties as Canada toughens them http://www.cbc.ca!news!politics!story!2011!06!17!pol-rnandatory-minimums.htmI Terry Milewski's report from Texas. http://www.cbc.ca!news!politics!story!2011!10!17!pol-vp-rnilewski-texas-crime.htmI 1 Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Gayle Myke Concerned Citizen and Recovering Addict A Need for a Withdrawal Management (Detox) Treatment Center Thank you for allowing me to be part ofthis forum, and to share my view on this topic, Is there a need for a detox and treatment center in Brantford? (wait leaving an awkward silence to build) YES Addiction kills! Addiction is terrifyingly powerful! Addiction has the power to control the mind, sickens the soul, create physical disease and People die. (pause and let it sink in) Addiction destroys the trust, safety, and security in families. The spirit lives with shame, guilt, embarrassment and aloneness! It doesn't stop there it grows into the community where the power of addiction drives people to beg, rob, and murder justto feed the addiction. I have lived in Brantford for 42 years and from age 13- 26 I lived in addiction to drugs and alcohol. During that time the only place that was introduced to me to get support was Narcotics & Alcohol Anonymous. These are great meetings to attend for support, but to get off the drugs I needed a much more structured, safe environment and people who truly cared. Iwent to a intense six week program at Native Horizon Treatment Center, between Hagersville and Six Nations Reserve. Iwas to be detoxed seven day prior to beginning treatment. Iwas terrified to go, I had no idea how to live life without the use of drugs and alcohol. Statistically what is the size of this problem in Brantford? _ INv..3 ----+tl()-fl€lHlave-tl1ese-number-s,-but-byliving in Brantford and living the street life, I myself know,_ at the very least, 100 people who have challenges living in addiction. How many people do you know? Addiction behaviors are very self centered, selfish, arrogant, lie, cheat, steal these behaviors create a soul sickness, the light of life is drained from the addict and families. The closet withdrawal management facilities to Brantford is 1 in Simcoe, 2 in Hamilton, and 2 in St. Catherines. • Holmes House in Simcoe has 6 beds two female and four male. Withdrawal management is 5-7 days and then a three week stabilizing program. (519)428-1911 • Grand River Hospital St. Catherines women's withdrawal management has 4 beds detox time 3-7 days, they then go to the y and/or wait for treatment facility to have a space open. (905)687-9721 e Grand River Hospital men's withdrawal management has 18 beds detox 5-7 days (905)682-7211 • Hamilton mens withdrawal management has 6 beds for observation time 3-7 days and 20 beds for stabilizing. If the observation beds have extreme cases of withdrawal they will not except anyone new until they have moved someone to the stabilizing beds. They are wheelchair accessible. • Hamilton Women Kind has 24 beds, 10 withdrawal management, 8 treatment planning, 6 transitional where they are waiting to go to a shelter, or post or pre treatment (905)545-9100 People from all over Ontario attend these facilities, they have a constant turnover of people. W~en a person~~~c~~~~that There has not been a new facility opened in 20 years. I believe it's time for Brantford to make that change. Addiction is not only a one generation disease, I have seen it affect Grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren in a family all use and sell drugs together. In own family, my Grandfather Lloyd and father Clifford, me, two daughters and two grandsons struggle with addiction. That Is FIVE generations! FIVE generation involved with this disease, FIVE!. I have been in been in recovery for 13 years now and I am being the change that needed to happen in this family. I have witnessed and experienced physical, sexual, mental and spiritual abuse from the past generations. I chose to stop the cycles in this family, and on a daily basis with support stay positive, love others to the best of my ability because I never knew what that was to be loved unconditionally. My experience dealing with my family in addiction can be very painful on the soul. This past weekend I was with one young family dealing with the domestic violence, abuse around financial issues due to addiction, and bringing two young children home ages 3 and 6 just as their father is storming out of their home with all his belongings! This family experiences layers of issues on a daily basis, they both could benefit from a withdrawal management program to not only get of drugs but methadone. This is only one example of what is happening in our community. By Brantford making a decision to offer withdrawal management (detox) and a treatment facility, Brantford will benefit by healing relationships, the individuals, families and the community. There can be nothing but good come from extending a hand out to the many suffering people in our community. People in this room can review how many people you each know will benefit from the new service. Create a petition and ask community members why we need a detox, get letters from community people. Create a group of like minded people with a passion to help the suffering addict. Brantford is a caring community. The people in this community have loved me until I have been able to love myself, they have believed in me and continue to support my efforts in giving back by working with the youth and families that have day to day struggles. Like I have heard so many times it takes a community to raise a child, it takes a caring community to raise healthy families. I want Brantford to be able to support the many suffering people in our community. Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Jyoti Kapur - S1. Leonard's Society The Time is NOW! A Withdrawal Management Program in Brant Kate Hogarth, Brant Community Health Care System Jyoti Kapur, St. Leonard's Community Services February 7, 2012 NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem Needlng ACTION... e Our Community is Deserving - Significant gap in service . demonstrates inequity for the citizens of Brant (available in Hamilton, Kitchener, Niagara, Simcoe) e Social Health and Demographic Indicators reveal high prevalence of addictions, mental healtfi dIsorders, homelessness, poverty, comorbid and correlated health/ social conditions (cardiovascular, respiratory, domestic violence, criminal justice involvement) e Sigpificant financial and social costs associated with need to travel to detox outside home community (transportation to detox, ER visits, preventing acute hospitalizations, unnecessary hospital admissions, loss of income, family separation, interface with justIce system) NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem NeedIng ACTION... €iI Emergency Room Wait Times & Diversion - Strong focus for MOmTC (long waits with priority given to those witli trauma/high medical riskf overcrowding! inappropriate utilization oflimited acute care beds/ambulancesf overburaened health system) €iI Those struggling with addictions face numerous incarcerationsf court appearances and police pickups ineffective in addressing underlYIng causes of addictions; otten being victims of crime aue to their incapacity to care for self or being in a aangerous environment (being demed emergency shelter due to substance use) e Community Based Supports (addictions and mental health treatment, case management crisis servicesf psychiatryf financial and income security, employmentf safe affordable housingf mutual aid and peer support) Critical to avoiding Emergency Room and prevention/exasperation ot co-morbid health conditions NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem Needtng ACTION... CD Proximity to family, friends, social supports and services supports in own community contribute to optimal client engagement in treatment, and healthy recovery 49 Maintaining social and life roles, including family and work roles facilitates healthy recovery - increased wilen services are close to home 49 Therapeutic Milieu/Environment, Knowledgeable, Skilled Staff who understand complexities of addictions recovery critical to successful client engagement and recovery; applying appropriate to the client stage of dlange proves effective NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem Needing ACTION... • ER rooms created to respond to high volume, patients with acute illness/ high risk medical conditions by skilled healthcare professionals • Individual Treatment Plans - No two clients facing addictions are exactly the same - cross all socioeconomic, cultural, racial, backgrounds • Detox is a first step - rarely enough to bring an end to a history of drug or alcohol addiction The Solution -Establish an Integrated Withdrawal Management Program in Brant .. Prescription drugs monitored by a physician can assist with managing painfulsymptoms of acute alcohol/ drug withdrawal (blood pressure control, anti inflammatories, antidiarrheals and antinauseants) as required (primary care, appropriate transition from ER when client is medically c1eared) .. Close proximity to acute care hospital (on hospital grounds) in the event of the onset of acute symptoms requiring medical intervention by trained healthcare practitioners (established protocols) .. Im.2rove capacity for involvement by community addictions and mental health workers in discharge planning, to assist in facilitating timely and appropriate communication/transitions from acute care to most appropriate community based services and sUPRorts (i.e. case management, peer support, crisis services, housing support, eaucation, employment, addictions, mental health, psychiatry and specialist consultation) The Solution -Establish an Integrated Withdrawal Management Program in Brant e Peer support improves the quality of care provided to mental health and addiction clients. Peer support workers playa different role than health professionalsf and can effectively inspire hope and support recovery through their lived experience. The involvement of peer support workers in discharge planning has also been shown to reduce ED visits/ repeat ED visits. e Holisticf alternative therapies and environmental comforts can also heIR reduce painful withdrawal symptoms (i.e. acupuncturef musicf hot bathsf low lightingf family involvement) e A focus on strategies to facilitate client engagement in treatment includes development of staff-client therapeutic relationshipSf management of difficult behaviours using effective de-escalation techniques in a supportivef safe and comfortable environment that responas to holistic needs including nutritionf primary caref counsellingf family involvement etc. The Solution -Establish an Integrated Withdrawal Management Program in Brant III Literature suggests that Brant can anticipate drops in inappropriate emergency room visits and hospital admissionsf ambulance pickups; police interactionsf incarcerationsf street assaults associated with substance use; increased client engagement in addictions treatment and recovery Next Steps e Expressed Support from following Networks: Emergency Shelter Providers Network; Brant Addictions and Mental Health Network; e Ontario Trillium Foundation - Collaborative Proposal Submitted by BCHS and SLCS: 5 Month Project Developer who will conduct a formal needs assessment with established·outcomes (completion of final study paper and recommendations; advisory committee to plan; comparator site consultation; develop program framework; complete cost-benefit analysis; e Proposal to the Local Health Integration Network for HSIP Funding The Time is NOW! A Withdrawal Management Program in Brant Kate Hogarth, Brant Community Health Care System ]yoti Kapur, St. Leonard's Community Services February 7, 2012 NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem Needlng ACTION... Cl Our Community is Deserving - Significant gap in service demonstrates inequity for the citizens of Brant (available in Hamilton, Kitchener, Niagara, Simcoe) Cl Social Health and Demographic Indicators reveal high prevalence of addictions, mental healtIi dIsorders, homelessness, poverty, comorbid and correlated health/ social conditions (cardiovascular, respiratory, domestic violence, criminal justice involvement) G Emergency Room Wait Times & Diversion - Strong focus for MOHLTC (long waits with priority given to those witFi trauma/high medical risk, overcrowding, inappropriate utilization oflimited acute care beds/ambulances, overburaened health system) G Those struggling with addictions face numerous incarcerations, court appearances and police pickups ineffective in addressing underlyIng causes of addictions; often being victims of crime Clue to their incapacity to care for self or being in a Clangerous environment (being demed emergency shelter due to substance use) G Community Based Supports (addictions and mental health treatment, case management, crisis services, psychiatry, financial and income security, employment, safe affordable housinf(, mutual aid and peer support) Critical to avoiding Emergency Room and prevention/exasperation of co-morbid health conditions NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem Needtng ACTION... G Proximity to family, friends, social supports and services supports in own community contribute to optimal client engagement in treatment, and healthy recovery G Maintaining social and life roles, including family and work roles facilitates healthy recovery - increased wnen services are close to home G Therapeutic Milieu/Environment, Knowledgeable, Skilled Staff who understand complexities of addictions recovery critical to successful client engagement and recovery; applying appropriate to the client stage of cnange proves effective NO Detox (Non Acute Withdrawal Management) in Brant: An Urgent Problem Needing ACTION... • ER rooms created to respond to high volume, patients with acute illness/ high risk medical conditions by skilled healthcare professionals • Individual Treatment Plans - No two clients facing addictions are exactly the same - cross all socioeconomic, cultural, racial, backgrounds • Detox is a first step - rarely enough to bring an end to a history of drug or alcohol addiction The Solution -Establish an Integrated Withdrawal Management Program in Brant .. Prescription drugs monitored by a physician can assist with managing painfulsymptoms of acute alcohol/ drug withdrawal (blood pressure control, anti inflammatories, antidiarrheals and antinauseants) as required (primary care, appropriate transition from ER when client is medically c1eared) .. Close proximity to acute care hospital (on hospital grounds) in the event of the onset of acute symptoms requiring medical intervention by trained healthcare practitioners (established protocols) " Improve capacity for involvement by community addictions and mental health worKers in discharge planning, to assist in facilitating timely and appropriate communication/transitions from acute care to most appropriate community based services and sUPRorts (i.e. case management, peer support, crisis services, housing support, eaucation, employment, addictions, mental health, psychiatry anaspecialist consultation) The Solution -Establish an Integrated Withdrawal Management Program in Brant o Peer support improves the quality of care provided to mental health and addiction clients. Peer support workers playa different role than health professionalsf and can effectively inspire hope and support recovery through their lived experience. The involvement of peer support workers in discharge planning has also been shown to reduce ED visits/ repeat ED visits. o Holisticf alternative therapies and environmental comforts can also help reduce painful withdrawal symptoms (i.e. acupuncturef musicf hot bathsf low lightingf family involvement) o A focus on strategies to facilitate client engagement in treatment includes development of staff-client therapeutic relationshipSf management of difficult behaviours using effective de-escalation techniques in a supportivef safe and comfortable environment that responas to holistic needs including nutritionf primary caref counsellingf family involvementf etc. The Solution -Establish an Integrated Withdrawal Management Program in Brant • Literature suggests that Brant can anticipate drops in inappropriate emergency room visits and hospital admissions, ambulance pickups; police interactions, incarcerations, street assaults associated with substance use; increased client engagement in addictions treatment and recovery Next Steps • Expressed Support from following Networks: Emergency Shelter Providers Network; Brant Addictions and Mental I-fealtfi Network; • Ontario Trillium Foundation - Collaborative Proposal Submitted by BCHS and SLCS: 5 Month Project Developer who will conduct a formal needs assessment with established outcomes (completion of final study paper and recommendations; advisory committee to plan; comparator site consultation; develop program framework; complete cost-benefit analysis; • Proposal to the Local Health Integration Network for HSIP Funding Financial Contributions by Brant Community Foundations ;)\\ 81. Leonard's 'IJi '], COMMUNITY SERVICES '~R JL9.1\-i.D) ·'0'J"--'il."':'''-r-','.' o·. ..c- 'i..D:\ - --- Financial Contributions by Brant Community Foundations 1';)'\' St. Leonard's :iI -IS COMMUNITY SERVICES l' St. Leonard's Community Services - Addictions & Mental Health (Co-sponsored by Laurier Brantjord Health and Counselling Services) Research and Academic Centre, Laurier Brantford (150 Dalhousie, 8:30am) $30.00 Name & Title: Organization: _ E-mail: Phone: Registration fee includes full participation in workshops, workshop materials, refreshments and lunch. **Registration fee for Laurier Brantford students is $15 (with student card) **!fyou would like to reserve a booth to display information aboutyour organization, please contact Katelyn Avey (see below) Please circle one worl{shop preference for each concurrent session time slot: #1-11:30am #2 -1:30pm #3 - 2:45pm • Compassion Fatigue • Family Support • Withdrawal • Youth Gambling • Stigma and Mental Management Services • Pregnancy and JIIness • Mindfulness Methadone • Traditional Medicines • Motivational • Sexual Trauma Support • Sound Therapy Interviewing • LGBT Emotional and Mental Heath Please make cheques payable to: St. Leonard's CommunityServices (Please note payment must be received with registration) Send payment and registration to: St. Leonard's Community Services Attn: Katelyn Avey P.O. Box638 Brantford, ON, N3T 5P9 Please note tbere will be no refunds for registration cancellation without 72 hours notice For registration questions, contact Katelyn Avey @ (519) 754-0253, x119 Financial Contributions by Brant Community Foundations ~-_.~ /~ORi'110NOf Till ...... ,,, /",.C ...... ---~r~__ _ 0,;.0 \ ! -t' ,".;<, BRfti:::;(~'-rJRf) Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Randy Schelhas Concerned Citizen and Local Activist Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012 Case for an alcohol and drug detox centre for Brantford and Brant County. TALKING POINTS FOR RANDY SCHELHAS 1. Discuss the four Expositor newspaper atiic1es to highlight the very real drug and alcohol problems in Brantford. My experiences as a landlord interacting with heavy drug users and dealers in Brantford's old neighborhoods. 2. Discuss the Toronto Star at'tic1e lamenting lack of evidence for a relationship between marijuana and psychosis. 3. Identify as a grateful recovering addict and tell my history ofrecovery. Twenty year Narcotics Anonymous member with 15 years clean. RecovelY Incorporated to help control my fearful and aggressive tempers. CMHA and Works For Me. Burtch Correctional Centre volunteer. 4. Relate my personal experience with extreme impulsiveness and compulsiveness to use that led to several psychiatric hospitalizations. Chloropromozine and lithium carbonate and their role in my recovery. 5. Getting people started on recovery. Sanctuary from oneself in detoxification and mind-change. The impOliance of24 hour councillors in dealing with relapse. 6. People generally become acutely aware oftheir problems as a late night bender comes to a close. Understanding that the problem with getting people to go out oftown for treatment. Volunteers are scarce at 3am. Narrow window ofopportunity to get someone to wake up in a rehab bed after an emotional collapse. Thank you Randy WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25,2009 III TIIE EXPOSITOR SECTIONA III PAGE Al opllllonED III Addiction, can be beaten addiction. Many families shun pure crack cocaine rose dramati or availability. groups have silently carried the he Expositor's March 16 Randy Schelhos and exclude members who cally. Th.e dummies makingthe Moreover, a local 21 to 28 day ball for decadesin this area. .'Tarticle about a local become sick They do this local deliveries by car from program to help recovering VVhat self-help groups cannot woman's recovery from an 18 COMMUNrTY because the illness due to the Hamilton and Toronto were addicts findthe reinforcement provide are beds. Some oftheir month severe drug addiction EDITORIAL incessant urge" to use invokes easily caughtbut the bigboys they need especiallyin the early members heroically try to pro~ was welcome in the sense thatit BOARD lying. cheating and stealingthat simplywentinto hibernation for stages ofrecovery is dearly vide a place to stay for the sanc showed that crackcocaine can becomes intolerable. The idea a while waiting.for their next needed, Realistically, we need a tuarythat new members so des b:e beaten althoughitis hard major symptom ofthe illness of that a drug addict must come opportunity. Users, as they 9-bed facility (6 for rehab and 3 perately need. Self-help groups work. More ofteh thannot, an addiction and honestyis part of from a bad or dysfunctional must, simply switchedflavors, for detox) in Brantford to help also prOvide multiple recovery ~dcliet's life "Will spiralinto a the cure. family is notnecessarilytrue. often to the easy resort oflegal people when they are readyto meetings every day ofthe week, gradu~ decay,and many Non~addictswho use drugs or V\Thile troubled people areat alcohol. change their lives, Ifthe local phone message lines andweb become crippled fro:qJ. their ill alcohol often c6mmorilybelieve higher risk, addiction can Meanwhile, in spite ofthe economy can create a thousand sites. ness. that an addict should simplybe seduce its victims anywhere, promises and rhetoric to the jobs in the casino business then will addiction and alcoholisrr For the short term addict, able to smarten up and cutdown anytime. contrary;theff!:deral ~d provin- . surelyitcan employa halfdozen ever be solved? Frankly, I doubl .sometimes, thewake-up callofa their usage. They don'trealize Other parents teach their chil~ cial governments have not people in a more serious capac it. We Jive in a human conditioT 'jail cell-helps: butwhe"u:the drug thata sick·person really doesn't dren that some illegal drugs are placed anynewfuIlding for ity. where even sweet Jesus gets and alcohol lifestyle is deeply have much choice in the matter, okaywhile others are not. Their treatment and prevention. Both Rehab beds are like a sanctu~ called upon to swishthe barrels erq.bedded into a person's Theyneed help. 'When no one rational is that arcohol is legal Norfolk County (Holmes House) ary for recovering addicts and when a weddingparty runs out lifestyle, Itbecomes a form of cares-enoughto in~ercede; or therefore many soft drugs and siX Nations (NewHorizons) alcoholics who often live in con~ ofbooze. Still, that does not self-induced brainwashingthat family andfriends are too should be legal as well have bettertreatment programs tinuous exposure to the tempta mean thatwe cannottry to help is"difficultto alter. The first and messed up themselves do so; an All ofthis leads to an than Brantford. The absence of tion oftheirparticlf-lar drugs of those that want and need to be most major challenge to assist addict faces tremendous odds entrenched sub-culture ofdrug local beds means that addicts choice. Ifthere were a local helped. an alcohol o;r drug addicted against breakingfree oftheir . and alcohol abuse full ofreasons and alcoholics who mightbe rehab with 24hour phone sup person is to help ~em to see and excuses for everythingthey ready to quithave a toughtirrle port the person in danger of .drug dependency. Randy Schelhas is a member of their problemwith some clarity. do. -Alarm bells went offin . finding their way to a 3-day relapse would have always have Some p;rrents become afraid . The Expositor's Commun.{ty Edi Self-delusion from the use of Brantford dUring the past few detoxification bedfor with someplace to turn to for help. . oftheir ownkids who become torial Board. halogens andharder drugs is a prone to violence through their • years when the us'e ofsomevery drawal because oftransportation Self-supporting, self-help letters to the editor Nudear safety: Now and forever BRIAN THOMPSON The Expositor . OP: Starr Sensations singers (from left) Taya and Kyra Humpartzoomian, Molley Carter, Kali Quinto and Brianna Williams perform on the tage at Harmony Square on Saturday night as part of Earth Hour. BOTTOM LEFT: Jacob Jorn, 11, of Branlford, uses a light strapped to his ead to help sell Earth Hour T-shirts. BOTTOM RIGHT: Two-year'old Tierney Henhawk of Branlford paints asquare of paper to be added to a aper quilt.· . ? , ,',) (~ . '<.~:-) 11 6/ 6"'Jt " ~ ~ ., .•1 . eo.-t & '-. ~ r,-JO;~ [0''4...- I ADDICTIONS: Federal funding announced for local programs ';)1lYLe i~ 3 0. 2-o~ '1 $600,000 to fight drug abuse 'MICHAEL-ALLAN MARION known," said McColeman, who recalled an increase in the through participation in projects Expositor Staff ma'de the announcement on number of crack houses and tha,t help the .community," he behalfof Health Minister Leona apparent increase in availability saidin a news release, Addiction Services of Brant Aglukkaq. "of.drugs on the street, w11ich The drug awareness project nd the cou'i\ty health unit will "We see its irnpactJn our could increase temptation will engage and educate stu ogether r'eceive more than crime rates} ip- our 'workplaces amongyouth. dents in Grades 7 to 10, as well 600,000 in federal funding to and, worst of all} on families and uThese drop-in centres will as their parents and teachers, un separate projects aimed at in oUr schools:' " form a critical piece ,in the fight to empower them to make 'ghling drug abuse. The youth drop-in project is against local drug crime," he healthy decisions about ilUcit IIThese projects'are an impor~ designed to reduce drug use said, liWhen kids are tempted 'drugs. ant step in addressing drug use among at-risk youth age 13 to and idle} they need good advice j Students will get peer leader ere/' Brant MP Phil McCole 18, by tackling the behavioural, and mentoring to steer well ship training and will be asked to Jan.said on the weekend. social and environmental fac away from all ofthat." take responsibility for leading Health Canada'.an'nouliced tors that may lead to drug Bill Sanderson, executive certain activities in their class~ ha.t Addiction SerVices ofBrant abuse. director of S1. Leonard's Com- rooms throughout the school /ill get $534,185 to help finaflce The cash from Ottawa will munity Services which oversees year. :s youth drop-in project, 'while help pay for the oper<).tions of Addiction Services of Brant, The funding for the two pro~ he Brant Countyhealth unit \vill three drop~in centr~s through thanke'd the government for its jects comes from the federal let $73,691 for its Brant out the community, financial support. Drug Strategy Community Ini- Jrd/Brarit drug awareness pro From his experience as a liThe "intended outcome is to tiatives Fund, which province let, ll1f:rnber of the City's police ser~ have youth reduce their use of financial support for health liThe ,growing problem of drug vices board before going into illicit drugs while developing a promotion and prevention pro 1S,8 in our community is well federal politics, McColem'an sens'e of civic.responsibility jects, ~ SCORES STILL MISSING AFTER MORE U.S. TROOPS WON'T SOLVE NICKELBACK DOMINATES ....A8 INDONESIAN DAM BURSTS AFGHAN PROBLEMS: HARPER CANADA'S JUNO AWARDS ....87 .CIRENDEU, Indonesia - The number of OTTAWA -Asurge in U.S.lroop strength in VANCOUVER -, The Dark Horse turned out ...... ,.A 8 people killed when awall of water and earth Aighanistan is welcome, but It won'tneces to be asure thing...... 86 from abreached dam outside the Indone· sarily.reduce Canadian casualties and hasn't Can· Rock icons and Juno frontrunners' ...... 85 sian capital crashed into nearby homes has convinced Oltawa to extend its own military Nickelback won alriple crovm at the Juno risen to 91, rescue officials said Sunday. mission beyond 2011, says Prime Minister Awards last night, easily galloping to victory ...... A9 The toll is expected to rise with more than Stephen Harper. on the strength of their best'selling 2008 ....A2 IDO still missing, In an Interview Sunday on CTV's Question album Dark Horse. .. .B 7 National Disaster Co-ordinating Agency Period, Harper said the new deployments by The Hanna, Alta., quartet fronted by ...... A7 spokesman Priyadi Kardono announced the President Sarack Obama will help take some singer-guitarist Chad Kroeger look home ...... B8 death toll and said search and rescue opera· pressure off Canadian forces o'perating in trophies for Group of the Year and Album of ...... A3·4 tions in the muddy wreckage would con ihe Kandaharregion. ~. the Year, in addition to winning the Juno Fan tinue for aweek. "The Americans, quite frankly. are bring Choice Award. .A 2 The flooding occurred Friday when alarge ing in far more troops ihan we had iniliaily Indeed, the band dominated the two· hour ... A6 lake bordering alow-lying residential area believed we nee deC! or hoped for," said show virluaily from beginning to end, open' ....BI-4 southwest of Jakarta overflowed following a Harper. ingthe broadcast wiih apyro·fiiled perfor· ...... B 8 torrential downpour. mance of Something in Your Mouth see FLASH I Page 88 see PM I Page A2 see NICKELBACK'S I Page A2 SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009111 THE EXPOSITOR SECTION A II PAGE A13 :,II ii II "., " , forum ...' ii '! ill! COMMUNITY EDITORIAL BOARD t I Ii II1II r r I , ofthe blame for notasking for a Randy Schelhas police check ofprospective ten ants because that is apparently COMMUNITY whatyou should do nowadays EDrrORIAL w1;l.en renting apartments. A collection ofcooking BOARD spoons, doctor provided nee dles, a an methadone prescrip tion and an empty, oxycotin olice have a tough job bottlewere among the items P and any intervention left behind after the eviction. I into a drugsituation is fraught had apollce officeruptothe I with danger. Some heavy drug apartment, immediately after users have blood born patho the sherllftumed it over to me gens that cause hepatitis C or and although I showed him a acquired immune deficiency few items, he didn't seem inter syndrome.(AIDS). Like a ested (or perhaps his authority person drowning, addicts will was superceded) in searching sometimes fight the person through the mess to find the trying to save them from large quantity ofparaphernalia themselves endarigering the that eventually turned up. rescuer. It isn't anywonder Drug evidence is routinely I that police officers and man destroyed byp6licewhen itis ageme:nt seem willi.ng to let turned over by a landlord and the drug,en:forcementumts for that reason I have been 1 3? ~ft,:r theb~g bust than risk reluctant to do what I should. "~~~"' P"~"'VH " ... V ...... ·o' ~-_._-- ..--- J_____ ... sometimes fight the person through the mess to find the trying to save them from large quantity ofparaphernalia themselves endangering the that eventuallyturned up. rescuer. It isn't any wonder Drug evidence is routinely that police officers and man destroyed by police when it is agement seem willingto let turned over by a landlord and the drug.enforcementunits for that reason I have been go afterthe,big bust than risk reluctant to do whatI should. their lives trying to res,cue Myanger management hasn't a .drowning a~dict. Still,'a been. tl;1e greatest lately, 'having couple, ofyears a'go, a'p~rson been emotionally hurt by this related mthe Expositor:~ow situation. One smart remark or her arrest and detention was bit ofsmugbehaviorby anojher . actually a rescue from an govenunent employee might ;r .addiction to crack cocaine for send me over the top and get me which shewas very grateful. into mote trouble. I need to turn I clearly don't mean to slag this stuffoverto police but my 'the police. The call rate in' lackoEtrUst'is holding me back Brantford is veryhigh for offi 'Ifthere can be '!-1lypositive out cers and sometimes politics get come, I wllltryto find it here. is http://www_theantidrug. in the way ofthem doing their There likelywon't bean specialists should be provid methadone drug replacement saythat that type of thinking coml which provides advice duty. None-tbe-le-ss I became increase in drug and alcohol ing yearlY training to alloffi therapy helps heroine addiCts enables funding for organiza and free monthly emails to,.. pretty frustrated, with an inci treatment facilities with beds cers. The sheriffs department to quit, then I don't have a tions that promote it where help parents prevent their kids' dent over a recent four_month because they are viewed as too the alternative might be no also needs"to learn howto seal problem with them, None evidence for police inspectioll the~less, safeguards need from falling into the drug trap_ period where arental unit of expensive. Cost cutting is also programs, at all. We don't need another war mine became an obvious drug a factor when it comes to jails There is room for improve- when they ;:etu~ ¥i-.landl~rds t~ ~e :eut i~ pl~c~. Re~~r_ haven and no one seemed WhflTfl it ('";In I"fl"t-thn""""',-l,, rI' --~_,.'~'---_. -- .,. ...,~~~" ~...... ,"v....HV"'''U.W_'~ ... , mem WIthout overspending. property where drug use is visits from h-ealth care'"field on drugs because that whole assertive enough to do anything dollars a month to keep some Foremost medicnl health alleged to have occurred. A workers are one prospec- political spin was hypocritical constrUctive about it. Accusing one lockedup. As well, simply care providers and police one hour thorough inspect hy tive safuguard Iftreatment in the first pbce. With crack fingers often point at absentee lockin,f: up fill illegal drug user need to be morerespe'ctful of a tra"ined officer in most cases beds are too expensive then cocaine becomingthe new landlords for this type ofprob really mspires a lastingresent the communities into which is all that would be needed to home management assistance pot, .'we do need to muster lem but the fact is as soon as I ment on their part because they release their patients collect evidence to lay charges might help and encourage a great'deal ofcourage and found out, I started the eviction drinkers can become legally and parolees. The health or enable future search war some very sick people to work determination to secure our process albeit Ior non-payment drunk without breaking the law. care system also needs to rants but the landlOrd must better at getti,ng well. Psy older neighborhoods. ofrent. I also made severa'J visits A cynical old saying tells take on the task of finding be denied entry to the sealed chiatrists !?-ave the authority Addiction is a major prob to the police station. Even with that the truth can be found for an acceptable secure situa until this occurs for obvious to lock up patents under the lem in many cities all over regular patrols and surveillance, any given issue, ifyou simply tion for severe addicts to live evidential reasons. Most land Mental Health Act, but I don't the' world. It is a dangerous the traffic to and [rom this dwell follow the money. You might and recover. Follow up home lords would willingly co-op understand why they don't mental illness that twists ing unit continued at a brazenly speculate that the main reason visits by a correctional officer erate ifthe process happened have the authority order home people's ability to reason, as high level. needle exchange programs should not be out of the ques quickly without inhibiting the visits (by police ifnecessary) only recently illustrated by After finally evicting the exist is to save money on AIDS tion. Many addicts and deal necessary repairs that always for drug addicts. Instead the drug issues associateu with tenant in late April, I had lost and hepatitis 3 chronic treat ers end up as victims of violent come in this situation. Ontario Needle Exchange Best the bizarre kidnapping and almost $3000 in rent, damages ment. Harm reduction pro vigilantes, bullies and thIeves Medical health care provid Practicli's Report which is pub murder ofTori Stafford in and landlord tenant board fees grams which councll addicts thus adding to the problem. ers also need to find a way to lished online contains many vyoodstock. My particular and sheriff's fees. Neither can to reduce their consumption It is not the sort ofthing that stop over-prescribing drugs ,arguments by medical special PJroblem With my abusive ten I ever expect to get that back or consume less dangerous should be going on in family like Oxycontins and Percocets ists discourage pollee drug . alntswas a menace to neigh because the Ontario Disability drugs are also much cheaper neighborhoods with children because far too many ofthese units and especially ordinary borhood children with all Support Program clients are pro to run than incarceration around. A pilot program for to medications are ending up on cops fi:om busting the patients sorts of messed up customer tected from garnish oftheir sup or treatment programs with prevent recidivism and drug the black market. Secure dis (lest they drop out) ofthese strangers hanging around. port checks by speciallegisla" beds. This month's issue of relapse with home visitation posal containers should also programs. Personally, I confess that one tion. Coupled with a similar loss Macleans magaZine has a Har-; needs to be adopted. be provided at every pharmacy The media microscope has ofthe reasons I left the older : to another apparent drug dealer vard researcher contradicting In my opinion, beat offi to keep these powerful pills helped ferreting out a better section of Brantfordfor the last year and the loss ofmy job the vast majority of previous . cers need much better tra1n- r from being flushed and'pollut public understanding the atti suburbs was for· the safety my through a labollt strike, it has studies in alluding that uncon ing. Special police drug units' ing our rivers and l.akes. tudes behaviors of drug users, 'preschool kids. I ap.ologize , become necessary to repair and scid'us drug addiction can be should not.preclude regular Ifneedle exchange pro althoughthere is a shortage to my old..£~ighborsfor being sell my property in order to sup defeated by an addict's deci constables from taking inde grams prevent the spread of good print'advice for par una,ble to provide for the port my fa,mily, Iwill take pan sion to stop. I am Willing to pendent action and in fact . of hepatitis C and AIDS and ents. A gOO? onllne res~urce safety oftheir children as well. " ,iIJl COMMUNITY EDITORIAL BOARD "~ ,'I h".E ;!). !"i" .i' II II I I I, Sro~ES BY, VINCENT BAll. \EXPOSrl'OR STAFF BrantfoTd · ',en people begin. their slide into u crack-indllced hell that W will cost them their jobs, homes, kids-and self-reSpect, they don't" always go alone." . Families ~ often dragged down with them, into a bottomless pit o£painof their own. It's a place ofheartbreak und torment thilt Sallyknows all too well. , "Last Christmas, I went into the kitchen and th~re Was my father:.. sob bing," reOills Sally, who asked thather real nam.enot be published. 'Tve never seen him cry.like that before. It was horrible. .«My parents have,aged 30 years. in -, rhe,Iast ..10months.-It's ripping1,J.s· apart." " ' " '.' A~ockey-momwith a husband'and'a career,-SaIly, like 13. lot ofpeople these· days;.has alotonher:plind. ,' Bur no rna.tter how'busy Sally is; her,'~ olders1sterNaomi.'-'- a pseudonym for; the" onkwho is usinicrack. cosame~'. is heverfar'fromSally's thoughts.· UWhenthe phone rings, I always woni:ler and-worry, I:s-it gOing to be bad h~wsabout my parents ormy sister?" shesays; , ' ,Por SallY,:her.parents and her other sibliugs, the.d,escent into ~eir o~ crack cocaine hcll began in the full· "I was :atw.ork:and I got asurnrise '. visit from a family friend," Sally re, called. "My sister worked for,hed-nd she had come to talk to me· ' '!Shetold me she was'wOrried abOut my,sister .. thought that something was wrong." "'~~_, 'hn.-ll-,~ __,_, 1.,,,- '''Ie only fusted io~iltin~;;~~iZ WlJS clear we weren't,wdCOlIle," says'SallY. "ButweknewSomd!lingw:.s'up. "We told herweiVere worried 'about. her,h'erkids:md.'IDomanddad." '_~1 . But. they didn't ~t anyw)j;ere,WiIh her and :;0 they:decided to lIyadiffer en!: 3PPro~ Acoupleof the brother:; iri-lawwereaSked to'5peaklOher. Butthey-didn'tgtlc any answers ei- ther aIidtlie.tclaiionship with Naomi conlinuedm deteriorate. Wl'lenChriStmas came, the ?tuation !Ut~neloVlow. .·~anddon't _""SIMAS Intervene quickly Iristead. ofopening presentS With her children, aged eight and 10 on O!rist~ mas.morning, Naomi'sent them to the~ddict, theirlather's bouse be.cause she- was enable expert says tootiredrobewith'lbem. ' ." . , .SGeh3d beenpartyingalInight, sally SullY had a lot of questions after say:;. . , ' reading about some recoveiing covering that bill" you'~ enabling your • And on Boxing Day, the day when crack addictsin The- Expositor WHERE fo GET HELP: ,. child to keep using crack. everyone gets together with their par- earlier this week. Most of the enabling behaviour is ents, Naolnicalled and-said shewould- "What about the f.:unilies? What nrc ,St l~Onards.£mun'o/SorvicO$, 133 Elgin Sl,Brantiord, motivated by fear and guilt '-fear that n'tbet4ere. they supposed to do?" said SallY,the Phone 75'>B$~i'. •.• .". ,.. ' something bad will happen ifthe hydro .. , ~IJlCe,then there has been Iittle or no younger slsterof a crack addict. "There or phone bill isn't 'paid and guilt about.;. , contact with her. All Sally can talk are a lot offamilies in Brantford strug N.~~~~~9t~~fyP~ H\3rtt~gg,l:Ir,.tt~q;¢burch:;:~~q~l' no~ ;:':;;:':n;,~1';::1;,:::;~~:"'dJ;i,~';<'":",.:,,,:, ,";.~: helpingafamily member. about is "sightings" ofher sister. Re-, glip.g.With this and needhe1p." .. ) There is also the problem of co.de- .. portsJ'rom friends and colleagues re· Kathy Avayianos has some answers. pendencyin some families. veal. that Naomi has been seen around ,"There are a couple of important. Someone in the family may feel that.. town; ilsuallyon abicyde. things you have to realize OOol1t addic- it is his orher roleta help the addicted ,. One ofrllidast.times Sally 2W her lion," says Avayianos, a family counsel: person by solving all ofthe addicted sister WiIs the day slietook some ch..il, lor at Bellwood He;iJth Services in person's problems. This enables the ad dren'sclothingtoher. ',' Toronto. dict to keep, using und gives the other ~She l09ked horribJe,~ say.:: Sany. "First ofall, it is a family disease and person a sense of.pulpOseand false ~f!er hair was ,a mess and she, looked it is a progress:iye diSease that starts sense of control over what's happen. reaJlyskinny ... like she Weighed SO with behavioUIalChanges. ing. pounds.,' , ,,"Someone addicred' to crack cocaine After examining their own behav_ And Naonu) life'hasconl:ilmed tode; . will lose; a lot of weight and :their,hair iours, family members may have to te'riorate..She lost-herjob, lost the will look terrible;, but when it begins, ing nutritional needs Ike hold be st~p rliake some pretty drastic changes to al1.con~cus uenabIing" the'person to continue home she was livillg in and her kids the earlysigns oHtare behaviournl." C1\use t;he for the to use the drug, says Avayianos. ensure they ilre no 10ngeI"enClb!ing the now livewithherfuther. Typically, people who start to use a person is,tofeed ~~~'i0n. Every_ ''When you enable someone to con_ addicted person.!t could mean cutting ~She'sagt\lIldmothernowundhasn't narcotic such as cruclc will become less thing the ~ddict doe-esigned to off. contact With the addIcted person evenseenhergrandchild,"say.::Sally. approachable, less patient and will feetl the addiction, Ava\s says. tInue to use the drug, you prevent completely.. :' them from benefiting,from the niltllra! The home her sistOC_.li\'ingin be- have unexplained ubsences. They will Th'" '" a couple ~s family consequences of their behaviour," Although it's very paJnful for fanll- came acrack bouse with aIJ.·kinds of start. waking up stories~ alibis to ex- members can do, she henthey lies, for the addict to have uny hope of strangernleeping there. It was up to plain where,theyhavebeen, AvayiMos become aware some lose _ b: Avayianos says. "11 there aren't 'lOy consequences, the addict; im't'likceJy to recovery, 'there has to be significant her father anti brothers to get people s~ brother,:Sister or paren become change. cllanges in the relationship, Avayianos':, outofthe:house. . Often, they start asldng for money hooked oncrack. '. says.' . .. . "So we encourage-people to take;a Herparent::arein theirmid-7Os, 'lnd the requests become more and Thefust stl;',p is an intlion. That long hard look at their ownbebaviour 'Still, those ch BY SUSAN GAMBLE rance herself froni the drug culture in else's disability cheque at a Money Mart said,butwas too drunk that night to EXPOSrrpR STAFF / afWllTFORD Brantford. was sentenced to tiJ:ne served plus 10 remembereverytbinghe did. 30DAYS INJAlL d.:Lys injail. Leoz.gave him a conditional sen- drug [lddict.asked for and Denise Doxtator, 34, of George Street tence to serve in the community fol received compassion from the A Brantford man was sentenced to 30 in Brantfor.d, was arrested earlier thif lowed bya yearofprobati9n, Acourtafter pleading to be released days ,in jail in addition to time served'of month whenshe tri~ to pass herself off MARCHED fNTO FRIEND'S HOUSE from jail in time to celebrate her daugh_ seven d~ys utter pleading guilty to three as another woman ill order to cash a· . ter's birthday. crimes hecommitted this month. cheque. A dty man who broke his probation Destiny Sawldns, 21, ofBrantford, '0\S PaufWeslcy Robetts,2ti, of Grand She was sc11onprobationfrom an ear- by marching into a former friend's conviCted ofstealing credit cnrds, assault Street, was arrested fa, stealing copper liercoilvietion. ,house despite being told n'ot to was ing her partner, possessing' crack cocaine .piping, beinzin possession ofa stolen bi Her lawyer said Doxtntor sufferi from given the option to choose his sen- and failing to. abide by conditions ofa cycle and possessing crack cocaine. schizophrenia and, ifjailed fur too long, tenee. ' previous.reIease. Roberts has a substantial retard and a would lose her placement at a group Gregory'Churchill,43, of Murray Crown attorney Bob Kindon said proplemwith drugs, said his lawyer. home. Street, will be needed by his ,mother, Sawldus'Used three credit cards stolen But the judge credited him fur quiddy 'This is more of a mental health issue who khospitalized for abouta week. from her partner to rack up.$600j!i moving through the system:with aguilty than a criminal one," said Lenz. Lenz· offered him a ,choice between a charges in March. ... "~;;il;. pleaand accepted ajointsubmission. ''!fyou behave properlyinjan:' he told week in jail before his mother returns ',<)~L.~ . Amon!hlater,sheandher.partnergot :'\ BREACHED PROBATION Doxtator, "you'll be out in time to,save home or four months of house arrest. Illto a noISY argument thatspilled outon- \' ... t •. , . your residence. It's uptoyou." Churchill took the latter. to thestreetwhenshe demanded money time. Sawkins's defence laWyer, Dale A Six Nations rnanwho was arrested' ASSAUl"IED APOUCEOFFICER Chur~ll, w~o was, ~nk when he for drug:;. '. . Henderson, told thejudge his client has for breaching his probation by getting pushed Into hlS old friend's home, Sawkins hit.the man in the face and been seeing her child five evenings,a drimk at his fumi1y home on the week A Wilsonville man who, may have apologized to the man and his wife, threwsomething throllgh his window. week, trying to re-establish a relationship end was sentenced to 30 days injaiL been at thc heart of a bar brawl was ' mid said his drinIting has been under The following month, she was seen with her. Roger Martin, 27, of 4th Line Road, sentenced to 120 days ofhouse arrest. control for 10 months. with another known addi~ by the dty Justice Ken Lenz rend a letter from was charged with fulling to comply with Jeremy Hess, 36, of Seneca Road, TENT ARREST street crime unit. Officers warched her Sawkiris.. probation and fulling to keep the peace. was charged with assaulting a police mal,e a deal and then nrrested.her,.find- "She feels like she's making progress Police said he was found at the house officer and causing a disturbance last A fonner dty man was sentenced to ing.herWirh a small amount ofcrack co-- and is very soXr;r for what she's done," srurnblinK around and seriously intoxi August., house' arrest in Turkey Point - where caine. ". .said Lenz, "as she's been on five or 10 oc- <;ared, ca1Iing his mothernames. When police pursued him. as he tried ,he's beenliving in a tent. Earlienhis month, police were called casions." .' .. Martin will be allowed to serve his to walk-away from the fight, Hess Matthew LeSage, 38, formerly of to a loc.al hotel to help remove two peo- "I know it looks bad," Sawkins told time on weekends in order to maini:ain turned und said, 'Well, let's getit on." Sarah Streer, was sentenced to four pIe who had been using drugs, fighting him.'Tmsincerelysorry. I know ifI don't his construction job. He will return· to He struggled so violentlywitli rwo'or months ofhQuse arrest and ordered to and being overly loud, .5a-wkins was stop.the drugs,I'llkillmyself." , court at a later date to' address a set of three officers, they repeatedly used 'a pay a $1,000 fine to Nova Vita for hit found with her partner" whom she had Lenz, ordered Sawkins back t9 jail. for .othercharges that were put off on Mon taser on him. His response to being ring his partner. been ord~red to stay away.froIIl,. AI- 30 days, in addition to 10 days of time day. tasered was, "Aw, thatfeels good." Since the November 2006 incident, thougIi the'man insisted the,crimes had served. She also is ordered to stay /!Way 1RIED-TO CASH ANOTHER PERSON'S His lawyer noted that Hess had been LeSage has been staying with his par no impact on him and. asked for charges from her drug dealer and the downtown D1SABlUTY CHEQUE at the north-end barmth relatives who ents and, more recently, in 11 tent,on to be. IjB; IjB; ,::,~, ~iff1fjl-' _I ce).': ~~""'i;~ ~'J~f':' . ~ "'" N" ~t'r4~ ,~i ",.: r'· ~g~~ t?" ~;. .,; ~rl: "l I{~, liW ~ h'.~ ~J~&?",J'~)". \1. ~ ~ 1r]Y'11l'h 1l~--,,,'·'·"'1i.n-,_ L I.~_ .j,,,Jk',,"],i}.J_n"'("""""Q' ()llt lJ '. ul ~,J JJ- I,c '~/ the By DAN GARDNER soon be hearing voices in their someone else can controlyour there might be less here son realistically assessing his or in the family isn't going to CANWEST NEWS SERVICE / heads? thoughts." Others are not so ob than meets the eYe. In a her situation. Considering the smoke pot and suddenly he psy OTTAWA Mitch Earleywine says no. A viously strange: feeling that oth letter to be published ill widespread use of undercover chotic." professor of psychology at the er people cannot be trusted; the journal that pub officers in drug stings, the same . Fergusson disagrees. The evi~ " side from unverifiable University of Southern Califor feeling that you are being lished the study, Earley can be said for Presenter: Susan Evenden Public Health Safety & Social Services Brantford/Brant is fortunate in having been selected as an early site for the Ontario Works Addiction Services initiative, which has been operating in this community since 2006, We are one of only 13 sites in the province offering these enhanced supports for social assistance recipients whose substance use prevents them from finding or maintaining employment. In this capacity, we provide service to some of the most vulnerable of our citizens affected by problem drug and alcohol use, who often do not have access to the material and social resources that better facilitate recovery from addiction, Our participants frequently lack safe and stable housing, adequate nutrition, child care, and support from family and friends, Although the Addiction Services initiative is able to provide some assistance to help overcome these barriers, because they are by definition living in the abject poverty of social assistance, our participants remain some of the most disadvantaged consumers in the addiction treatment system, Having the Addictions Services initiative situated within our Public Health, Safety and Social Services department is a key success factor, helping us to provide participants with a holistic response to issues ranging from income support to housing, child care and employment services, Over the past six years, we have had the opportunity to learn from our participants' experiences and share some of these insights with you today in response to the invitation to discuss the possibility of establishing a local withdrawai management facility, We have also conferred with our colleagues in other areas within our commission, particularly Brantford Police, Brantford Fire and Brant County Land Ambulance and their feedback is represented in our presentation, Our emergency responders have confirmed that the volume of calls directly or indirectly reiated to alcohol or drug abuse is substantial. Currently, depending on the situation, a person may be transported to the hospital emergency room, to their home, or to jail. We are interested in knowing more about the options for withdrawal management and whether this could create another, better option for some of these individuals, Through our work with clients in our Addictions program, staff have noted a number of gaps in service relating to withdrawal management. First, there is no local residential withdrawal management facility, Low income residents who are not part of our Addiction Service Initiative may be simply unable to travel to a neighbouring community for treatment, Even when a person can travel, there is a lack of capacity in the system for specialized services such as: • Gender specific facilities: numbers of women seeking withdrawal management are significantly lower than men, Some women have voiced that they are not comfortable in co-ed facilities or may have difficulty securing child care in order to attend treatment. • Culturally appropriate service: There is a need for residential treatment facilities which focus on First Nations peoples, given the proximity of our community to Six Nations and New Credit, • Mental Health/Concurrent Disorders: A high proportion of indiViduals being served by Withdrawal management centres are reported to be dealing with a mental health disorder in addiction to a substance abuse disorder, in some instances as many as 80% of admissions, However, many centres do not have the specialized expertise or access to mental health practitioners needed to optimize care. We would like to see any proposed withdrawal management or treatment centre be able to respond to some or all of these identified gaps. We also acknowledge that when discussing addiction treatment, withdrawal management is only one component of residential service and the average length of stay in "detox" is between 5-7 days, after which the individual is released back into his or her previous environment trying to stay clean to get into a longer term residential program, for which the wait lists are lengthy. In a perfect world, a new facility would provide both immediate and longer term residentiai options for treatment. Given the opportunity to design something new, we should make sure to benefit from emerging knowledge, and the experiences of those who are currently involved in the withdrawal management system. The "detox" model that many existing centres are built on was designed for a time when most people were seeking assistance with withdrawal from alcohol, and we did not have a well developed understanding of the process and mechanisms of addiction, Withdrawal management is now changing to be more responsive to current realities including the pervasiveness of prescription narcotics and meth amphetamines as drugs of choice. We also need to be conscious of managing our expectations, For example, without careful planning, a withdrawal management centre may become an extension of the homeless shelter system, Our first responders have made the point that if a facility does not have capacity to offer emergency intake, and can therefore divert people in active use or withdrawal from hospital ERs and jails, it would have limited impact on policing and ambulance resources. In our experience, most of the current withdrawal management facilities could be full and unable to handle middle of the night admissions; in fact some actually close down for admission after 11 pm. We would recommend keeping responsiveness and availability in mind when considering a facility for this community. We also now know that recovery from addiction is difficult and characterized by multiple attempts. People tend to cycle through treatment, including withdrawal management, multiple times. Withdrawal management can be the first place a person reaches out for help, and an entry point into the addictions treatment system, but in itself is only one part of a necessary spectrum of services and supports that together contribute to successful recovery. The sustained improvements we believe the community is looking for in safety, crime prevention and health care will only be realized with a comprehensive approach to the important issue of addiction. If a treatment facility were to become available locally, particularly responding to identified gaps in service for women, first nations persons and those with concurrent disorders, we would see this as a beneficial step forward in assisting local residents who are struggling with addiction, Longer term, we advocate for a made in Brant, cross sectoral community Addiction and Mental Health strategy to address prevention, strengthen our continuum of care, and impact root causes of addiction, In all future efforts on this issue, the City and this department commits itself as a key partner with a shared interest in building a healthier, safer and more prosperous community for everyone. Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Carrie Sinkowski Sexual Assault Centre c «(0'/l"S'\,hlV" ;:j( '(th.} \f\u0---h. <,.( 2 3 5 6 ConOJrrenl disorders field is becoming mora rerognized Purpose of counseling 10 create and find healthy coping methods to dealllfth trauma Build:ng the CQurag€ and strEngth 10 setlk support Ourcllenls are barely making It day 10 day Push them back In theirrecovery No private insurance to cover slays or lost pay 9 10 -f,e\(C",-, { 11 12 Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Trevor Beecraft Why Not City Missions P: 519-759-2221 F: 519-759-1193 [email protected] 368 Co1bome St. Brantford, Ontario N3T 3N3 Official Why Not City Missions / Youth Centres Statement on Detox Centre in Brantford Since 2005, we have personally taken 8 individual youth to different detox centres in Ontario. In that same period of time, over a dozen others would have likely gone to a centre ifit were in our local community and over 50% ofthe youth should have gone. Of course, a detox centre is only half ofthe equation. A TIMELY enrolment in a local rehab program is also necessary to break the cycle of addiction. A detox centre will help us assess the quantitative needs ofthose with addictions and then it will be the rehab centre that will give us the qualitative results to help bring an end to addiction. In our experience, our local youth live in 24 hours of dysfunctional influence from family, friends and peers. If they could witness the desires of these impOltant people in their lives to break free from their personal vices, it would profoundly influence them to do the same. There is a common desire in all ofus to lead a healthy and productive life but it is those who live in daily dysfunction that feel they have the fewest choices or no choices at all. A local detox centre will not change all the perceptions held by those in need but it could be a continual reminder that assistance is close at hand. It would not address all the problems but would give the option to have the initial freedom from the addictions in order to bring long term changes. Ofthose that we took to other detox centres, all recognized and marvelled at the amazing feeling of being drug-free and healthy after years of substance abuse. They had a sense of satisfaction of enduring the shakes, sweats and all the atrocious withdrawal symptoms associated with their addictions. For us, it was great to see the sparkle of life in their eyes and hope where there once was none. Some went in for several weeks and other went in just for one, but all enjoyed the life-changing results ofhaving a clean body and clear mind. This new found clarity gave them a sense of empowerment they had not had before; to have control over their destiny was something they had never tasted. To date, we have had to logistically provide these youth the ability to travel as far away as Sudbury to access detox services. All the while, our local community has had to endure coming to terms with those with untreated addictive personalities whose movements are restricted by real-life circumstances. Though this is a growing problem, it has actually prepared our community to receive and understand those individuals who will access the new facility. It is also important to note that Brantford has many existing organisations and agencies, grass roots and government run, that can, in the short term, greatly increase the chances of success of those individuals that will access the detox programs. This initial experience coming out of a detox centre never loses its true potency; while sometimes short lived, it is the vety essence needed to bridge the gap to true rehabilitation. Ifwe would have built this centre years ago, we would have already made a positive and lasting impact for those who suffer from addictions in our community. Let's not delay any longer for the sake oftoday's youth and community for an addictions free tomorrow. Why Not City Missions I Youth Centres is in full support of seeing a detox centre established sooner rather than later in Brantford. Trevor Beecraft Regional Director Why Not City Mission I Youth Centres Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Dianna Baal BRAVE Committee My name is Diana Boal and I am here on behalf of the BRAVE Committee. BRAVE stands for Brant's Response Against Violence Everywhere. The committee is made up of local organizations and provincial government ministries who work with both victims and perpetrators of domestic and family violence. Our members are: • Brant Community Healthcare System Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Team • Brantford Native Housing -Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program and Ojistoh House • Brantford Police Service • Canadian Mental Health • Children's Aid Society of Brant • Dalhousie Place Supervised Access • Family Counselling Centre of Brant • Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services • Grand River Community Health Centre • Ministry of the Attorney General Crown Attorney • Ministry of the Attorney General VictimlWitness Assistance Program • Ministry of Community and Social Services • Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services • Ontario Provincial Police • Ontario Victim Services Secretariat • Probation and Parole • St. Leonard's Community Services • Sexual Assault Centre of Brant • Six Nations Police • Victim Services of Brant • YMCA Immigrant & Settlement Services BRAVE is funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Our mission seeks to eliminate domestic and sexual violence, through the coordination of an effective community response. BRAVE has several objectives; most pertinent to the discussion today are: e advocating for improvements in existing systems and support services for victims and their children and the offender e reducing the incidence of domestic violence within our community through prevention and intervention initiatives e reviewing problematic domestic violence cases to identify and remedy gaps in the system BRAVE strongly believes in the value of community collaboration. Today provides an excellent opportunity for BRAVE to speak to the devastating impact of domestic and stunning number of "invisible" - but devastating injuries: psychological terror, isolation from family & friends, economic and emotional abuse. These are often accompanied by the tremendous fear a woman has of losing her children - sometimes because her partner threatens to kidnap them, or perhaps because she incorrectly fears Children's Aid will automatically "take the children away" if CAS becomes involved. The physical fear, the psychological trauma and the feeling of powerlessness that victims experience on a daily basis means they need to develop coping mechanisms, literally just to survive. There are agencies and organizations that can help victims of domestic violence, but we know that a woman will wait on average for at least seven occurrences of physical abuse before she reaches out for help, and we also know that domestic violence is under-reported to the tune of nearly 75%. By the time she reaches out, the victim has been trying to protect herself and her children while coping on her own, potentially for a very long time. Sadly, one of the ways she does this is to self medicate with drugs and alcohol. This fact is widely supported in VAW literature. Furthermore, the Addiction Research Foundation states: "If drugs are used to cope [with domestic violence] the need to medicate may become chronic. Over time this can lead to a serious drug dependence problem ...even if drug use is limited to high-anxiety periods, and dependence is not a concern, it may be detrimental because it can hinder the resolution of the real problem - the violence experience." (ARF, LINK Module 3, pg10) We have research which supports the need for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility for women who experience domestic violence. What are the specific needs of Brant County? Nova Vita provides emergency shelter for women and their children who are leaving abusive relationships. Nova Vita also provides emergency shelter for homeless women and their children. When a woman comes into shelter for either program, she is interviewed by staff, and one of the questions is about hersubstance use. As you might imagine, this is not necessarily a question that everyone would be able to answer truthfUlly - even if domestic violence or homelessness were not your most pressing concerns. During the past year, there were over 100 admissions to the family violence stream at Nova Vita, and of those, more than one quarter self-disclosed either a current or previous substance abuse issue. On the homeless women side, there were over 50 admissions, and more than half of those women self disclosed their substance abuse. These are all very courageous women, trying to keep themselves and their children safe. Nova Vita is staffed by professionals, dedicated to assisting women reclaim a violence free life. However, the area of expertise of the staff is in helping to end domestic violence. The shelter does not have the facilities - nor is it funded to provide the facilities - to deal with major substance abuse issues. As part of their dedication to keeping all residents and staff safe within the shelter, Nova Vita must maintain a zero tolerance for alcohol and illegal drug use. Even though a woman may now be "safe" or primary caregivers, and over 13% reported drug issues with the primary caregivers. Children's Aid does their utmost to keep children safe, and to keep families together. How much easier would that task be if we were able to help people right here in Brantford? So far we have discussed the devastating effects of substance abuse on the victims of domestic violence, but we must also address the perpetrators. To be very clear: alcohol and drug abuse does not cause domestic violence, nor is it an excuse. It is recognized that"...households where spouse abuse and alcohol coexist should be considered particularly volatile." (Establishing Links: Violence Against Women and Substance Abuse, pg.28) Furthermore, widespread consensus throughout the literature on perpetrators of domestic violence draws attention to the significant number of them who have grown up in households where substance abuse and domestic violence were issues. Now, as they find themselves caught in and repeating the cycle of violence, we must be able to offer them a way out - to give them the tools to break the cycle. So what is happening to assist perpetrators of domestic violence in Brant County break that cycle? Challenge to Change is a psycho-educational program for people who abuse their partners, run by Nova Vita and funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General. Family Counselling Centre also has a similar program, called Options to Violence and Brantford Native Housing Aboriginal Healing and Wellness runs a program for Aboriginal Men and Youth called I Am A Kind Man. Gail Quinlan, Director of Counselling Services at Nova Vita describes the struggle in this way: "In our men's program we find that at least 5% admit to heavy alcohol and drug use. The number is probably higher, as this number [5%] is from self disclosure. Some of our clients do use Holmes in Simcoe but going out of town is an issue for them - in domestic violence cases it heightens their stress, takes them away from their families and their jobs, so the men become more agitated and stressed and, unfortunately, this behaviour then falls back on the women and the children." Anecdotally, Probation and Parole indicate a high number of those on probation for domestic violence offences have probation orders forbidding the use of drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, just as with the victim of domestic violence, simply telling someone "don't do that" but not being able to offer them appropriate local facilities to deal with the problem is not an effective way to deal with their addiction. Tragically, ample proof is provided by the yearly Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report, which is published by the Office of the Chief Coroner of the Province of Ontario. The mandate of the DVDRC is to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation and review of deaths involving domestic violence with a Resources: Barr, M. Director of Services, Children's Aid Society of Brant (2012) - email correspondence: Brantford Barton, C. Aboriginal Healing and Wellness, Brantford Native Housing (2012) - email correspondence: Brantford Chan, C. (2005). Alcohol Issues in Domestic Violence Australian Domestic and Familv Violence Clearinghouse Grey-Bruce Violence Prevention Coordinating Committee (2008) Rural Strategies for Women with Abuse, Mental Health and Addiction Issues Project: Owen Sound McCarthy, S. Family Counselling Centre of Brant (2012) - email correspondence: Brantford Meredith, Leslie Establishing Links: Violence Against Women and Substance Abuse (1996) Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children: London Quinlan, G. Director of Counselling Services, Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services (2012) - email correspondence: Brantford Roberts, V. Executive Director, Dalhousie Place Supervised Access (2012) - email correspondence: Brantford United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (2012) World Health Organization (2006) Domestic Violence and Alcohol , . i Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation Information Gathering Session Presenter: Rick Skouin Professional Addictions Councilor Page 1 ot 1 Levac_Dave-MPP-CO From: just1rick721 Uust1 [email protected]] Sent: February 4,20122:30 AM To: Levac_Dave-MPP-CO Subject: DETOX Hi Dave, Great idea! When I first moved to Brantford in 2005 I tried to get funding for a residential program which would provide beds and programming geared for people who are waiting to get into treatment for their addiction, there are almost no pretreatrnent or stabilization beds in this province. The task was daunting and trying to [md money to open a facility was non existent at the time. In October 2005 I was hired to help open the new London Withdrawal Management Centre housed by the Salvation Army on in their (then new) mega homeless shelter on Wellington st. The shelter, services all age ranges and gender populations. They have a medical clinic, food bank and Probation and Parole as well as supply social workers and too many programs and initiatives to talk about here. What is really important about that is that I was one ofthe original crew hired to open the "Detox" and have been on board ever since. and I would really like to talk to you about the entire system (Addictions) the shortcomings, pitfalls, as well as the oppOltunities and possibilities a well thought out and planned WMC (withdrawal management centre) can offer the residents of Brantford and Brant county, not to mention we could set the standard for WMC's to come! This is such an exciting prospect and opportunity for all ofus (that I cant sit still while I type this e mail, 101. I am an addictions counsellor with an international certification, I have worked both long and short term residential treatment, done outpatient counselling through our church (Grand Valley Christian Centre who very much want to help fill this need here in Brantford)) and for the past 6 years I have been a part ofthe treatment team at the Salvation Army's Center ofHope Withdrawal Management Center and I would love to lend my experience, vision and expertise to bring a project like this to fruition here in Brantford. I thought I read in the article that there was to be a meeting at the Laurier Brantford campus to discuss this on February 7th, 2012. but there was no time posted or room number, and I don't want to miss it so ifyou could e-mail me the details I will be there with bells on and all kinds of pertinent information and Idea's. My e-mail [email protected]. or you can reach me on my cell at 519)761 0171. Thank you so very much for starting the process and God bless you, Rick Skouin ICADC 06/02/2012 )l/lj5 r'c/lJU:: rl-SuJ(/ / S A CoF')J---!(; !1C-CI-J4t-J/SIj !(};1' )/C/C PC:;QP/~ -/--10 9'-£'1:.. ilr:,vPL /--!£fJ!'---i/-I (jiC _~71or)orvA( P/l)/j My name IS RlCl In the mid 50's a Doctor Jellinek provided proof to the medical community that addiction meets all the criteria to be called a disease. A disease is something that causes a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of any body part, organ, or system that is manifested by a characteristic set of symptoms and signs and whose etiology, pathology, and prognosis may be known or unknown. Addiction is all of these things and like diabetes, cancer or aids it can be arrested, sometimes indefinitely but is always there in the background just out of sight waiting for an opportunity to return. Today 10 % of Canada's population suffer from some kind of chemical addiction, there are no studies which include the other forms of addiction more commonly known as process addictions, things such as gambling, shopping, over eating, playing video games, and cutting. The effects addictions have on us as a community is a ripple affect, The addict is the initial splash, the secondary ripple adversely affects a minimum of 10 people who are close to the addict such as family members, friends, places of employment the third ripple is the negative effect those ten people have on the people close to them and the effect continues like the butterfly and the tornado. Addiction negatively impact every level of business and government by depleting resources. For example The ministry of health spends almost 5 .:''/! ,'-'" 0 )0IL-t:j \ r1 (., k) c-1f'1P\/ r::,,, DtC-0 O~-'." -- cl" o(?_l)--f FuLL Co~-r I/'JUVr'\ c;CcCLI/CC- ...... , ~J (j 0 ~-.-/ a: I ----'- .'5"I1,L/ billion dollars annually on tobacco related illnesses. That is almost double what is spent on all illicit drug related illnesses combined. Here's an emerging fact about Marijuana which is used by more people than ever and most everyone looks at it as reasonably harmless and possibly better for your health than alcohol. Marijuana use has been linked to a rise in mental health syndromes such as depression and a variety of schizotypal disorders and subsequently canabis related violence is on the rise. The legal system spends 95 dollars to incarcerate addicts convicted of a drug related crime for every 5 dollars spent on treatment of addiction. Not to mention the added cost of hiring more court staff, police officers, prison guards, and probation/parole officers not to mention the cost of building new courts, prisons, parole offices. and the support staff needed to maintain all these new bUildings. Businesses lose millions of dollars daily due to absenteeism, abuse of benefits, sloppy workmanship, premiums for health and insurance r p{-~ coverage. and theft. . --.r-, _I J c-f 7. UCi(;C 5 S G1J~j0/ ():JU-A(L c;,P6r-'1 0,J ) \J j!'JV[-') AI U-fj, I 0:l<; Now turn to the addict who is ready and wanting to get help. dwdCACJ)), cf- L(CGliC )'-(ile-tS In the rectangle of area bounded by London, Owen Sound, Hamilton and Simcoe there are 88 "Detox" beds to serve around 2 million people. And I might add all these facilities are roughly an hours drive from Brantford. t,:.:",z.., In reality therejs roughly 44 acute care beds. In London we call them Observation beds. These are the beds where the sick people are kept while the/go through their withdrawal and the other beds are used to house the people who are now stabilized and are being educated and introduced to recovery and addiction and some are having assessments done so they can be referred to a residential treatment program. For the most part these people are kept anywhere from 3 to 10 days and then sent home to wait to go to treatment, which can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks depending on the client's needs. If you are fortunate and you still have a family and a job and a house to live in you can access out patient counselling. In London it can take 6 to 8 weeks to get into the Addictions Services system and if you and your counsellor decide a residential treatment program will better serve your needs it can take an additional 3 months to get the assessment completed and a referral made. Then you only have a wait period of 6 to 10 weeks to get into a 21 day residential program which is really not 21 days because you enter treatment on a Sunday or Monday and leave on the second Friday following so actual treatment time can be as little as 16 days. If you are wanting to go to a longer program say 3 to 6 months of treatment the wait list is usually 3 to 4 months long. In our continuum of care in Ontario there are Virtually no pretreatment beds so the person leaving the Withdrawal Management centre who leaves us with his referral heads for home to wait. Generally the only readily accessible form of support for these people is the 12 step self help program. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymousvare what we have here in Brantford. 0~1,"k,Ae. . '1' " - (!,o,. -"h". I The St. Leonard's society is our only truly accessible addictions agency and supply a variety of programs as best they can but my guess is they are vastly overworked, overbooked, and undermanned, as the Healthcare system in Ontario continues to cut budgets and expect us to meet the increasing needs of the thousands of people who need our help. When I first came to Brantford I had this idea to open a residential facility to prOVide primarily residential pretreatment beds for both men and women as well as day programs for those that have resources, assessments, aftercare, and a variety of supportive programs and counselling. But in 2005 there was no new money to start programs, and there was barely money to maintain the current ones. The last statistic I will leave you with before I close is that studies have shown if a person suffering from an addiction can stay abstinent from all substances for the first year the chances of them maintaining that abstinence for the next 5 years goes from 5 % to 80 % and if they can reach the 5 year plateau the chances of them staying clean 10 years goes up to 95% The people of Brantford really do need not only a Withd~awal Management Center but a complete continuum of cara Hot only will it contribute to the health and well being of our people but it will also generate a lot of income for our community. Thank you.