About Our Criminal Justice Programs
- Criminal justice counselling sessions result in a Completion Report.
- Our report is used by defence counsel as part of their
sentence mitigation strategy.
We believe that behind every behaviour is a story that helps it make sense. We work with defendants to uncover the WHY behind their behaviour.
Therapeutic counselling sessions result in a Completion Report. The Completion Report is used by Defence Counsel as part of a sentence mitigation strategy.
How We Work
- Counselling offered through Reconnect Distance Counselling is a combination of insight oriented work, coupled with a cognitive behavioral approach and includes a strong educational component. Individual sessions are customized to the specific needs of each client.
- The number and time of sessions can be customized depending on the needs and circumstances of each individual client.
- Upon completion of the program, a summary report or completion letter will be provided. Additional documents, reports or assessments can be provided upon request.
- Every program is tailored to suit individual circumstances and needs.
- Language interpreters are available upon request.
- Distance counselling is ideal for those with medical, mobility or court-ordered restrictions.
- Programs are available via telephone or Zoom from virtually anywhere with internet or phone service.
- We attend Institutions to provide Counselling, assessments, and attend Parole Board Hearings.
Benefits to working
with us
BENEFITS TO THE CLIENT
The client will explore the following issues with their therapist/counsellor:
- The Principals Of Accountability And Responsibility
- The Relationship Between Character & Reputation
- Implications Of Anti-social Behaviour on Individual, Family & Community
- Impulse Control – Responding Versus Reacting
- Goal Setting & Problem-solving Techniques
- Grief & Shame – Dealing With Stress, Fear & Uncertainty
- Emotional Exploration
- Irrational Self Defeating Beliefs
- Coping Strategies
BENEFITS TO COUNSEL
- Sentence mitigation tool
- Reports provide a human face to the defendant, opening the court to empathy
BENEFITS TO SOCIETY
- Reduction in recidivist behaviour
- Diversion from the correctional stream reducing stress on the system
About Our Programs
FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ANGER
Our programs have been accepted by the Ontario Courts in lieu of PAR. Referral by a lawyer is required.
- Definitions Of Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual, Intimidation, Coercion
- Aggression Styles
- The Dynamic Of Power & Control
- Societal Belief Systems
- Family Dynamics – Roles & Consequences
- Healthy Parenting Skills
- Relationship & Co-dependency Issues
- Truth – Taking Ownership Of One’s Behavior.
- The Rage, Shame Cycle – Defending Scripts
- Decompression Strategies
- Intimacy & Relationships – The Difference Between Respect And Fear
- Healthy Communication Skills
- Benefits Of Compromise Versus Win/Lose Strategies
- Behaviours Consistent With Being Trustworthy
FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- Definitions Of Abuse Versus Dependency According To Criteria Of DSM-V
- The Role Of Denial In Dependency
- The Implications Of Apathy
- Coping Strategies For Grief & Shame
- Physical & Emotional Tools For Healing
- Stress Management Techniques
- Relapse Prevention Strategies
FOR CRIMINOGENIC ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
- Includes A Combination Of Components From The Above Sections
- Addresses The Notion Of Status Associated With Individuals Involved In Anti-social Behaviours
- Challenging Myths – The Reality Of Long-term Consequences
- Identifying Goals Consistent With Integrity
- Strategies For Achieving A Healthy Lifestyle
FOR SEXUAL ALLEGATIONS
- Criteria And Counselling Are Dependent On The Nature Of The Specific Allegations.
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