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Supporting loved ones: A guide to navigating the criminal court and correctional system in Ontario

The John Howard Society of Ontario has produced this resource for family and friends of people who have been arrested, incarcerated, or recently released. The guide includes:

answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
information about visiting a person who is incarcerated in Ontario
community resources

Inmate Information Guide for Adult Correctional Facilities

This guide produced by the Ministry of the Solicitor General outlines the policies that apply to people in jail in Ontario. It is a guide that is meant to be provided to people upon entering jail.

Time Together: A survival guide for families and friends in Canada’s federal prisons

This resource was created for family members and friends of people who are incarcerated in a federal prison. It provides information on the emotional cycle of incarceration, how correctional facilities operate, how to maintain contact with your person inside, and types and procedures for visiting.

How to support your loved one at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre

This resource, produced by MOMs (Mothers Offering Mutual Support), provides practical tips for people who wish to visit their loved one at the OCDC and about supports they can provide for their loved ones.