The John Howard Society has served the community justice and social services needs of northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, for more than 40 years. Beginning as a branch of The John Howard Society of Vancouver Island in 1967, the organization was incorporated as The John Howard Society of North Island in 1989. A non-profit society with extensive experience in developing services for youth, children, adults and families, The John Howard Society of North Island operates numerous programs from nine locations: Campbell River Community Programs Courtenay Community Programs Beech Street, Campbell River Parksville Youth Justice Nanaimo Youth Justice Port Alberni Youth Justice Port Hardy Youth Justice Ducan Youth Justice Activity Centre, Campbell River The John Howard Society of North Island provides services to youth, children, adults, and families with diverse needs. Our locations include offices and residential programs, but our work also takes us into schools, homes, and other parts of communities. We have a holistic approach, recognizing that safer, healthier communities are created through the combined and diverse efforts of citizens, organizations, and governments. We work cooperatively with a broad spectrum of community agencies and committees, while also maintaining involvement in provincial and national organizations that seek to address the social needs of Canadians.