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
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Ontario
Dave Levac, MPP
Brant
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
infosession@liberal.ola.org
96 Nelson Street, Unit 101, Brantford, ON N3T 2Nl T - (519) 759-0361 F - (5I9) 759-6439 E - dlevac.mpp.co@libera1.ola.org
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
facility.
"This has been a recognition to families and individuals who are addicted," said Levac, who convened the multisectof 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
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.
hrodrigues@tneexpositor.com
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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
Drug and cohol Treatment
Facil
The need for such afacility in Brant
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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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BacKgroun(l
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 afacility.
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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Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation
Information Gathering Session
Presenter:
Bill McLaughlin -
Activist and Concerned Citizen
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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
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HI MYNAME IS BILL MCLAUGHLIN
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MR. LEVAC FOR CALLING THIS MEETING
AND FORTHE CHANCE TO SPEAKABOUT THIS ISSUE.
I SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DETOX, TREATMENT, t> D C
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AFTERCARE AND CRIME PREVENTION CENTRBHERE INBRANTFORD.
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A FEWMINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO EXPLAIN
SOME OF THE REASONS WHYI THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA.
WHERE WE HAVE SUBSTANCEABUSE WE HAVE CRIME AND WHERE
WE HAVE CRIME WE HAVE COSTLYINCARCERATION, D() C f-t" ) ~
I WORKED IN ONTARIO CORRECTIONS FOR 25 YEARS AND LEARNED
FIRST HAND ABOUT THE DAMAGE SUBSTANCEABUSE CAN CAUSE.
SUBSTANCEABUSE TREATMENT CANNOT BE SUCCESSFULLY
DELIVERED INA CORRECTIONS FACILITIY, IT MUST BE DONE INTHE
COMMUNITY.
I LEARNED SUBSTANCE ABUSE WAS A MAJOR FACTORINMOST
CRIMES, ABOUT 80% - ABOUT THE SAME AS THE REPEAT OFFENDER
RECIDIVISMRATE ALSO ABOUT 80%.
ITALSO EFFECTS US SOCIALY; FINANCIALLYAND REDUCES THE
--QUALIfYOFLtFEOFALLOF US AND OUR COMMUNITIES.
IT DESTROYS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORHOODS,
BUSINESSES, INDUSTRIES, FUTURE GENERATIONS AND EVEN PEOPLE
BEFORE THEYARE BORN.
ITAFFECTS OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTHAND 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 IDENTIFYAND PREVENT THE ROOT
CAUSES OF THE PROBLEMS.
WE CANALSO DEVELOPAND DELIVER SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS AS
THEY COME TO THE SURFACE.
I HOPE HERE INBRANTFORD WE CANDO BOTH.
OVER TIME I HAVE TRIED TO IDENTIFYTHE COSTS OF SUBSTANCE
ABUSE RELATED TO CRIME. /) 0 cS
I HAVE GIVEN MYLISTS 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 PREVENTIONTASK
FORCE.
WE WANT TO HELP IDENTIFYWAYS TO REDUCE CRIME AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AS ONE OF OUR MAIN TARGETS.
I AMALSO A TAXPAYERAND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MYTAX BILL
REDUCED.
TO SUMUP 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.
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COMMUNITIES SUCHAS KITCHENER, WATERLOO,GUELPH OR
HAMILTON,AS EXAMPLES, HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CRIME
PREVENTION SERVICES IN OPERATIONAND HAVE LESS CRIME AND
LOWER TAXES THAN WE DO.
THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE MAYBE MORE ATTRACTIVE TO INVESTORS
OR EMPLOYMENT GENERATORS THAN OURS.
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THEYHAVE 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 BYPUTTINGINPLACE THE SERVICES WE NEED TO
HELP US WORK TOWARDS OUR OBJECTIVICES.
SO THIS BRINGS UP THE BIG QUESTIONWHAT WILL ALL THIS COST TO
PUT INPLACE AND COST TO OPERATE.
EXPERTS TELL US FOREVERYDOLLARINVESTED IN CRIME
REDUCTION INITIATIVES, TAXPAYERS RECEIVEA SEVEN DOLLAR
RETURN OF INVESTMENT.
WHEN UP AND RUNNINGA WELL DESIGNED, EFFECTIVE,
EFFICIENTLYDELIVERED SYSTEM SHOULD PAYFOR ITSELF FROM
THE SAVINGS IT GENERATES.
NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE AN OPERATING SYSTEMIN
PLACE NOWCURRENTLYENJOY LOWER CRIME AND TAX RATES
__T=HAN OURS AND ARE SHOWING THAT THE BENEFITS WE WANT C A N _ ~ . ~
BEATTAINED.
INBRANTFORD 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 BYLOCAL TAXES AND THE
BALANCE FROMPROVINCIAL TAXES.
1 MILLIONDOLLARS REPRESENTS ABOUT 1% OF THE CITYBUDGET.
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TIIE CITYPROPOSED TAX INCREASE FOR 2012 OF 2.7% CANBE
REDUCED TO ABOUT 2% IF ONE LESS HOMICIDE IS AVOIDED THIS
YEAR.
IF JUST ONE ISSUE CANPRODUCE SUCH SAVINGS WHAT SAVINGS
WILL A MULTIPLE ISSUE PROGRAMPRODUCE? SOMETIlING WORTII
TIllNKINGABOUT.
INTIIE EARLYDAYS OF LAURIERAND INRESPONSE TOA JOINT R.EP.
WITH MOHAWK COLLEGE A PROPOSAL WAS ASSEMBLED
SUGGESTINGBRANTFORD COULD BECOME TIIE CENTRE OF
EXCELLENCE INTIIE DEVELOPMENTAND DELIVERY OF EFFECTIVE
OFFENDERRE-EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE
TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTIONPROGRAMS. j)
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TO CUT THE LONG STORYVERY SHORTIT WAS SUGGESTED LAURIER
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITYFORPROGRAM RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT
AND PROGRAMDESIGN.
IT IS HOPED MOHAWK WILL STAYIN BRANTFORDAND CANWORK
WITHLAURIERAND TAKE ON THE JOB OF TRAINING COUNCILLORS
AND PROGRAM DELIVERYINSTRUCTORS.
IT IS ALSO HOPED LAURIERWITHA SUITABLE PARTNER LIKE
MORAWIC WILL CONSIDERPROVINDING THE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITES NECESSARYTO ESTABLISH THE SUBSTANCEABUSE
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RECOVERYAND CRIME PREVENTION INDUSTRYINBRANTFORD.
SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION ONTHIS AND OTHER SUGGESTIONS
ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MR. LEVAC'S OFFICE ORDIRECTLYFROM
ME.
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SOME ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS ALSO
AVAILABLE ON MYWEBSITE WWW.TIIEALTERNAi..IVESOLUTION.CA
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TWILL SHARE TIIE RESEARCH MATERIALS I HAVE WITHANYONE
WHO TAKES THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY. I HAVE SOME BUSINESS CARDS
WITH ME IF ANYONE WANTS ONE.
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Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
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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 200809_ 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
total number of institutional days stay
20U8-09 per diem
2) Length of inc8rceroUons (2008-09):
3vemgo Icngtll or time spent on remand
cwemlJe lengtll or provincial sentence imposed
average length of time served on provincial straight sentence
overall average time served in institutions
3) Number of people on parole (200809):
average number of provincial paroiees under supervision
4) NlIfTlbur 01 people on probation (2008-09):
average number of adult probationers supervised
5) Number of people who received internal ctlarges (200809):
total number of institutional miscond\Icts
totHI number of misconduct charges laid
Note: ono ff1i5conducl incident may result in one or more misconduct chargo5
I trust you will find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
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REDUCTION PROGRAMS WOULD RESULT IN LESS qOSTS TO
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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 of crime-related expenses will increase in number and the federal, provincial and
municipal tax rates will increase also if the 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 of incarceration ofProv. inmate male
Cost per year of incarceration ofFed. inmate male
Cost per year of incarceration of Provo inmate female
Cost per year ofincarceration of Fed. inmate female
Cost per year of incarceration ofAboriginal inmate Provo female
Cost per year of incarceration ofAhOliginal inmate Fed. female
Offenders covered by weekend incarceration
Nmnber of offenders incarcerated last year
Individuals released on bail
Offenders granted temporary absences
How many inmates given parole
How many inmates given I.R.S.
Howmay offenders in halfway houses
Estimated number of deaths 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 of sentence
Per diem rate per imnate
Statistics on youth crime
Estimated cost to health care system
Estimated cost to welfare system
Estimated cost to insurance companies
Estimated cost to employers
Estimated cost to victims
Estimated cost to 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.
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519-756-6390
e-mail bmcl@hotmail.ca
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BRANTFORD COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION CENTRE PROPOSAL
Objective : crime prevention and crime reduction.
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Submnted by;
IThe Alternative Solution
Bill McLaughlin
519.756.6390
and
Randy Smith
519,580,8461
Comment [HAC1]: RecldMsm -
constant faKng back or the tendency
10 fan back Into c(mnaJ, delinquent or
antisocIal In of
punishment or treatment.
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 or who are on. parole or probation,
rnanqate are also recjuireii. to partiqipate 'nthe
re.habilitt;jUonoLinmateshqwevercurrentlythere isa stror'l(lneeii for IT10jriagers
and officers to receive. training in the Tehabilit.ationprocesses and in. deliyering
Mohawk College additionalpJqgrams to the existing
programlor currentrnanagers and officers and the Mohawk students
entering the criminology program, I .m' _ _ __. _ _
Reality suggests that when educational institutions and various social service
organizations participate in the process true success may be attained, in
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Comment [HAC2]: Not Slife that
thls'sholild be used, bll1 put in...
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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
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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- <ilnd practicality of relapse
prevention plans
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
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
Overview of program goais
Participatory grading and monitoring
Module overview
Addictive profile model
Brantford the Location of Choice
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
4 days training
4 days training
.,
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
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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.
.~ h i a l 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 you in reaching a conclusion and
provide the Impetus to discuss implementingthe "Alternative Solutions" program. into
Mohawk College.
Yll. truly, j)_ __.. 0d
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f3))) McLaughlin
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Suggestions for Final Strategic Plan
IdentifY sources of funding.
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 of crime 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 of an 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 of industry, business opportunities, expansions and reluctant new construction may
have reduced local job openings for Brantford Mohawk College graduates and may also be part of the
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 of existing local-industties-orservice providers retarding expansion of existing businesses or
establislunent of new industries in this area.
A higher level of prosperity may return if we 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 of offender 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 of effective offender re-education, rehabilitation, substance abuse
treatment and community crime prevention programs.
The suggestions were not accepted back then, 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 if we 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, if asked, the local police chief can 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 of repeat
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 of getting 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, Brant News, Rogers and CKPC on side.
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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 on-the
streets means more arrests, more triais 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
with a lack of meaningful rehabilitation programs, affect the level of criminal activity in Ontario," He further slated
"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,
,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
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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
who would use them to commit crimes.
;mderstand the magnitude of this issue, it may be helpful to consider, for example, that the 1998-99 survey by
<"..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
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Less crime but lower taxes, too
I recentry received letters from the Hon. Rob Nicholson,
Minister of Justice and Nycole Tunnel current feader of the
Federal NDP party. Both outline their current policies on
crime and justice. I found both responses unsatisfactory.
The Conservatives want 10 close the bam door after the
horse has boiled and have no plan 10 slop il from gelling
out and remain silent on the consequences of their policy
and its costs.
The NOP want to close the bam door before Ihe horse
gels out but have yet 10 formulate argumenls they can be substantialed and thai Canadians will recognize as a
leg1l1male allernative 10 the Tory plan.
The Conservatives won't or can't release the cost projections of their agenda as they don't wanlto face Ihe public
outcry and anger from taxpayers that their policy will generate. They know their agenda will cause SUbstantial,
permanent lax Increases to all provincial and municipal governmenls, especially in Ontario.
In 2009 in Ontario 78,898 offenders were incarcerated for 3,231,801 days al a cost of $172.72 per day. If the
Conservative polley Is Implemented all these numbers will increase and do not include Ihe costs to municipalities or
victims of crime or Iheir local service provider.
Canadians wanlless crime and less taxes also and so far no party has an acceptable plan 10 do what we want.
Many alternative solutions that reduce crime do exist and it Is high lime alilhe parties made themselves aware of them
and enact legislation where they are included before it Is 100 lale.
BlII McLaughlin Brantford
Consider the Sea Cadets
As Presidenl of the Navy League
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Canada, Brantford Branch, one of the partners thai supports Brantford's Sea Cadets Corps, RCSCC Admiral Nelles, I
am very pleased 10 have read Ihe wonderful article published about Ihe corps' annual membership campaign by the
Brantford Expositor. II is an example of the community support that allows us to have a growing and successful Sea
Cadet Corps in Brantford.
In partnership with the Department of National Defence, the Navy League of Canada is committed to ensuring that
every youth between 12 and 18 can lake part in a dynamic and exciting youth program Ihat Is free to join. locally, the
Navy League of Canada, Branlford branch, Is supported by many organizations in the area, espeCially the Brant United
'Nay, Brant Naval Velerans AssociatJon and the Royal Canadian Legion.
The aim of the Sea Cadets is to inslil in lhe youth the values of leadership and citizenship, promole physical fitness, and
to stimulate an Inlerest In the Royal Canadian Navy and the civilian mariUme communrty. Sea Cadels allows local youth
the opportunity to "Accept Challenge, Make Friends and Go Far."
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.
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What do candidates think about city's crime
problem?
Posted 1year 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
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Who represents the Cro\'lT1?
The Crown is so divIded, who knows who has Ihe aulhorrty
to deal with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy that an
treaties with Six Nations were made with.
The Crown in Right of Canada, The Crown in Right of
Great BritaIn, and since 1931, through the Statute of
\JIkslminster, the Provinces were given autonomous power
even greater than Ihe federal government. Since
municipalrties are creations of the province, they too are a
divisIon of the Crown. Add to that, the various political
parties, each with differing points of view. No matter how
many times the Crown wishes to divide itself, there !s still
only one Crown.
So, if a traditional chIef represenling the Six Nations at large, were to halte a concern to take up with the Crown, who is
he to talk to?
lMlen MP Phil McColeman smugly states in the Exposltor that Six Nalfons needs to get its acl together before
negollatJons can continue, I'd remind him that the Six Nations' act Is actually In much better order than his own.
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.
Six Nations has been ready for this conversation for 200 years and more. 1Mlen wlll the real Crown get Its act together
and deal with this? .
Jim Windle Brantford
Punishment alone no deterrent
It comes as no surprise that the father of one of the teens killed In the Burtch Road Incident feels that the sentence was
too low.
-rhere-appears to be-no evidence the sentence a--(leterrenHo-otherswhodrink-anddrlve; regardless of age.
The sentence the offender received did not include a mandatory re-eduction program that he would halte 10 complete
before becoming eligible for consideration for release. His sentence also does not require his participation In substance
abuse treatment when he Is released from custody and returned 10 the community.
Every effort should be made to reflect In his sentence that the public wants protection and through his activities and
efforts he can provide reasonable assurance he will not re-offend when released.
As most young offenders tend to graduate to the adult system, it would appear that the effectlltEl re-education programs
they need are not altailable while they are incarcerated and their transfer into the corrmunity treatment system may be
lacking, Ineffective or unavallable.
It has been long established that punishment alone Is not a deterrent to crIme and does not enhance public security, so
an effective system of mandatory education/ prevention/probation/protection needs to be developed and delivered.
Those charged with delivery of the programs need to be trained and established as essential participants in the public
security system
Bill McLaughlin Brantford
Faulty economic reasoning
Union-bashing Is a popular sport these days but Robert Anes' (June 30) comments about unions being responsible for
the economic mess in Greece lack sound economic reasoning.
Three European countries -- namely Greece, Ireland and Portugal-- are in danger of collapse because their currency is
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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 next 24 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.
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Programming Adult Institutions
(OVERVIEW)
The committee recognizes the demands ofthe people of Ontario to; reduce the crime rate,
decrease the munbers of people incarcerated and the costs associated in dealing with
them. It is in recognition of the wishes of the people of Ontario that the committee
reconunends the enhancement of rehabilitation and treatment programs in a fiscally
responsible manner. The delivery of these programs during and after incarceration will
address the problem of recidivism.
Programs must promote awareness and assistance to clients that enable them to deal with
the root cause of their incarceration. Wherever possible the client's family/community
should participate in the rehabilitation process.
The focus of the 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 of society.
Examples of the types of infonnation and skills the imnates may obtain through programs
are:
1) Abasic knowledge of the disease of addiction to mood altering drugs.
2) The working understanding of symptoms of the disorder and the knowledge of how it
can be treated.
3) Practical knowledge of the treatment process and how it may be accessed during and
after incarceration.
4) A working knowledge of the 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 of spiritual/cultural programs, specifically those directed to the native
population.
9) Employment training. Howto apply for a job and deal with your employer.
10)Howto find help in the community. (social agency identification)
The Ministry of Correctional Services has estimated that 15% of the 8000 imnates
incarcerated may benefit from formalized treatment. Many of these offenders require
extensive treatment for mental disorders; therefore we believe therapeutic treatment of
the mentally disturbed offender must me addressed as a shared responsibility of the
Ministries of Corrections and Health.
Ministry of Correctional Services Act
The Minister may establish rehabilitation programs under which inmates may be granted
the privilege of continuing 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 of these inmates W61ilcl benefit from treatment
servIces.
Estimates suggest that more than 15% of the inmate population have psychiatric,
psychological and/or behavioural disorders, which would benefit from fonnalized
treatment programs. Some of these exhibit severe mental illness requiring intensive
therapeutic intervention.
Treatment programs may be comprised of a multi-disciplinary team approach, combining
the efforts of psychiatrists, 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.
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REFERENCES
Mr. N. Ruton, M.S.W., C.S.W.
Past Executive Director
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
Guelph, Ontario
Ms. T. Foreman, B.S.W. M.S.W. C.S.W.
Director, Guelph Addictions Program
Guelph Correctional Centre (M.C.S.)
Guelph, Ontario
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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 of AbusefRape/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
)
1988 -1993 Kiwanis Canada (Service Club)
1988 -present A,P,T, (Assuring Protection Of The 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
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Randy Smith
Ongoing Affiliation with:
George Brown College ofApplied Arts and Technology
Toronto, Ontario
Addiction Counselor Diploma
Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services
Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Yonth Corp. Program
Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduate School of Social 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 of Correctional 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 of Certified Social Workers
Canadian Association ofAdult Education
Reality Therapy Institute
'----mnericmrProbation and Parole AsSOCiation '
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Association of Ontario
Community Mental Health Programs Federation of Ontario
Ontario Social Developmental Council
Ontario Hospital Association
Ontario AIDS Network
International Working Group on AIDS and Drugs
WellingtonlDufferio AIDS Network
International Association of Residential and Community Alternatives
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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: Past President
1989-Present Ontario Halfway House Association
Kingston, Ontario
Position: Past Member ofthe Board of Directors
1993-Present Ehnira Youth Centre
. -----Elmira,-0ntario-----
Position: Member of the Board ofDirectors
1987-Present Assuring Protection OfTbe Environment (A.P.T.)
Elmira, Ontario
Position: Founding Member ofthe Board of Directors
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
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Randy Smith
Program DirectorlHuman Resources
Adn:tinistrative and Clinical supervision and direction of the facility, and its therapeutic
and support staff; Agency representation/public speaking; Consultation and Assessment
of Federal, (C.S.C.) Provincial, (M.C.S.) and Private (M.O.H.) referrals.
Stonehenge Therapeutic Commuuity
Guelph, Ontario
Position:
Role:
1991-1994
Senior Clinician
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.
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
Guelph, Ontario
Position:
Role:
1989 -1991
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.
Senior Group Therapist
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.
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
Guelph, Ontario
Position:
Role:
1987 -1989
Occupational and Activity Therapist
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 of Community Ontreach, Consultation and Liaison program.
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
Guelph, Ontario
Position:
Role:
1984 -1987
1982 -1984 Pioneer Youth Services
Waterloo Region, Ontario
Position: Program Consultant
Role: Development, management, and evaluation of direct 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.
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Elmira, Ontario
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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 of Human 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.
Ateam member-in-the transfer of Corporate offices from New York to Monterey.
Director of Human Resource
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.
Navtech Systems
Waterloo,Ont.
Ottawa, Ont.
Position:
Role:
1996 - present
1994 - present Alpbanon Consultants Inc.
Position: Director
Role: Assist individuals and Corporate structure with addiction issues and and Human Resource
dynamics.
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Randy Smith Introduction
As a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers for the past 30 years Randy
has been working with youth and the addicted in Canada and abroad.
Currently the president of Alphanon 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 "Off the 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 of a 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
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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 of the agenda today. Bill and I hope to provide you with a clear
understanding of a 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 itself to the program with the current NYtechnology,
grounds,
It is currently highly active for both weekenders and regular inmates
It's open
The institution represents a microcosm of society 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.
3
1. This person wants change
2. This person is one of the 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 of this programin addition
to the institution's. (already beginning to change).
4. Weekenders will have scheduled classes and mandatory tirnelines.
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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 of stay 83 days adult male, 91 fir young offender
64 %of offenders are juvinile/36% adult - gone to federal time?
80 %of adult offenders are juv. Grads.
80% of all adult offenders have a drug/alcohol problem
80% of all violent crime conunitted while under the influence of
drugs/alcohol
80% of all 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 of the cyclic composition
of the program. The modification of the modules from a time perspective from X hours to
Yhours 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
to
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 of today' 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 of this 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 of the entry into the program. Note that there are two introductions
regarding the rules of the 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)
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,'the following Criminal Code (cq offences are to assist in identifying the cases in which additici1al i"rc,';;'.'.i'.icll
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Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity by child
Householder permitting sexual activity by or i11 presence of child
Corrupting children
Living off the avails of prostitution by a child
Obtaining sexual services of a child
Causmg death by cr1nunal negligence
Causing bodily harm by crinUnal negligence
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Impaired driving causmg death
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Assaulting a peace officer
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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
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Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation
Information Gathering Session
Presenter:
Gayle Myke-
Concerned Citizen and
Recovering Addict
ANeed for a Withdrawal Management (Detox) Treatment Center
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this 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. I went to a
intense six week program at Native Horizon Treatment Center, between Hagersville and Six
Nations Reserve. I was to be detoxed seven day prior to beginning treatment. I was 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?
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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.
a 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 risk
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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)
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case management crisis services
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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
painful symptoms 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 professionals
f
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 Holistic
f
alternative therapies and environmental comforts can also
heIR reduce painful withdrawal symptoms (i.e. acupuncture
f
music
f
hot baths
f
low lighting
f
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 supportive
f
safe and comfortable environment that
responas to holistic needs including nutrition
f
primary care
f
counselling
f
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 admissions
f
ambulance
pickups; police interactions
f
incarcerations
f
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 establishedoutcomes (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)
<II S i ~ i c a n t 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...
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 of limited 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
painful symptoms 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 professionals
f
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 Holistic
f
alternative therapies and environmental comforts can also
help reduce painful withdrawal symptoms (i.e. acupuncture
f
music
f
hot baths
f
low lighting
f
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 supportive
f
safe and comfortable environment that
responas to holistic needs including nutrition
f
primary care
f
counselling
f
family involvement
f
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
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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 about your 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 Community Services
(Please note payment must be received with registration)
Send payment and registration to:
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Attn: Katelyn Avey
P.O. Box638
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Please note tbere will be no refunds for registration cancellation without 72 hours notice
For registration questions, contact Katelyn Avey @ (519) 754-0253, x119
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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 of recovery. 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 of 24 hour councillors in dealing with relapse.
6. People generally become acutely aware of their problems as a late night bender comes to a
close. Understanding that the problem with getting people to go out of town for treatment.
Volunteers are scarce at 3am. Narrow window of opportunity to get someone to wake up in a
rehab bed after an emotional collapse.
Thank you
Randy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25,2009 III TIIE EXPOSITOR
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opllllon
Addiction can be beaten
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T
he Expositor's March 16
.' article about a local
woman's recovery from an 18
month severe drug addiction
was welcome in the sense that it
showed that crack cocaine can
b:e beaten although it is hard
work. More ofteh than not, an
life "Will spiral into a
decay,and many
become crippled fro:qJ. their ill-
ness.
For the short term addict,
.sometimes, the wake-up callofa
'jail cell-helps: butwhe"u:the drug
and alcohol lifestyle is deeply
erq.bedded into a person's
lifestyle, It becomes a form of
self-induced brainwashing that
is"difficultto alter. The first and
most major challenge to assist
an alcohol o;r drug addicted
person is to help to see
their problemwith some clarity.
Self-delusion from the use of
halogens and harder drugs is a
Randy Schelhos
COMMUNrTY
EDITORIAL
BOARD
major symptom of the illness of
addiction and honesty is part of
the cure.
who use drugs or
alcohol often c6mmorily believe
that an addict should simplybe
able to smarten up and cut down
their usage. They don't realize
that a sickperson really doesn't
have much choice in the matter,
They need help. 'When no one
cares-enoughto or
family and friends are too
messed up themselves do so; an
addict faces tremendous odds
against breaking free oftheir
. drug dependency.
Some p;rrents become afraid .
. oftheir own kids who become
prone to violence through their
addiction. Many families shun
and exclude members who
become sick They do this
because the illness due to the
incessant urge" to use invokes
lying. cheating and stealing that
becomes intolerable. The idea
that a drug addict must come
from a bad or dysfunctional
family is not necessarily true.
V\Thile troubled people areat
higher risk, addiction can
seduce its victims anywhere,
anytime.
Other parents teach their
dren that some illegal drugs are
okay while others are not. Their
rational is that arcohol is legal
therefore many soft drugs
should be legal as well
All of this leads to an
entrenched sub-culture of drug
. and alcohol abuse full of reasons
and excuses for everything they
do. -Alarm bells went off in .
Brantford dUring the past few
years when the us'e of some very
pure crack cocaine rose dramati-
cally. Th.e dummies making the
local deliveries by car from
Hamilton andToronto were
easily caught but the big boys
simply went into hibernation for
a while waiting .for their next
opportunity. Users, as they
must, simply switched flavors,
often to the easy resort of legal
alcohol.
Meanwhile, in spite of the
promises and rhetoric to the
contrary; theff!:deral provin- .
cial governments have not
placed any newfuIlding for
treatment and prevention. Both
Norfolk County (Holmes House)
and siX Nations (NewHorizons)
have better treatment programs
than Brantford. The absence of
local beds means that addicts
and alcoholics who might be
ready to quit have a tough tirrle
finding their way to a 3-day
detoxification bedfor with-
drawal because of transportation
or availability.
Moreover, a local 21 to 28 day
program to help recovering
addicts findthe reinforcement
they need especially in the early
stages of recovery is dearly
needed, Realistically, we need a
9-bed facility (6 for rehab and 3
for detox) in Brantford to help
people when they are ready to
change their lives, Ifthe local
economy can create a thousand
jobs in the casino business then
surelyit can employa half dozen
people in a more serious capac-
ity.
Rehab beds are like a
ary for recovering addicts and
alcoholics who often live in
tinuous exposure to the tempta-
tion of their particlf-lar drugs of
choice. Ifthere were a local
rehab with 24 hour phone sup-
port the person in danger of
relapse would have always have
someplace to turn to for help.
Self-supporting, self-help
groups have silently carried the
ball for decades in this area.
VVhat self-help groups cannot
provide are beds. Some of their
members heroically try to
vide a place to stay for the sanc-
tuary that new members so des-
perately need. Self-help groups
also prOvide multiple recovery
meetings every day of the week,
phone message lines and web
sites.
will addiction and alcoholisrr
ever be solved? Frankly, I doubl
it. We Jive in a human conditioT
where even sweet Jesus gets
called upon to swishthe barrels
when a wedding party runs out
of booze. Still, that does not
mean that we cannot try to help
those that want and need to be
helped.
Randy Schelhas is a member of
The Expositor's Commun.{ty Edi-
torial Board.
lettersto 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. .
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I ADDICTIONS: Federal funding announced for local programs ';)1lYLe 3 0. '1
$600,000 to fight drug abuse
'MICHAEL-ALLAN MARION
Expositor Staff
Addiction Services of Brant
nd the cou'i\ty health unit will
ogether r'eceive more than
600,000 in federal funding to
un separate projects aimed at
'ghling drugabuse.
IIThese projects 'are an
ant step in addressing drug use
ere/' Brant MP Phil McCole-
Jan.said on the weekend.
Health Canada'.an'nouliced
ha.t Addiction SerVices ofBrant
/ill get $534,185 to help finaflce
:s youth drop-in project, 'while
he Brant Countyhealth unit \vill
let $73,691 for its Brant-
Jrd/Brarit drug awareness pro-
let,
liThe ,growing problem of drug
1S,8 in our community is well
known," said McColeman, who
ma'de the announcement on
behalfof Health Minister Leona
Aglukkaq.
"We see its irnpactJn our
crime rates} ip- our 'workplaces
and, worst of all} on families and
in oUr schools:' "
The youth drop-in project is
designed to reduce drug use
among at-risk youth age 13 to
18, by tackling the behavioural,
social and environmental fac-
tors that may lead to drug
abuse.
The cash from Ottawa will
help pay for the oper<).tions of
three through-
out the community,
From his experience as a
ll1f:rnber of the City's police
vices board before going into
federal politics, McColem'an
recalled an increase in the through participation in projects
number of crack houses and tha,t help the .community," he
apparent increase in availability said in a news release,
"of.drugs on the street, w11ich The drug awareness project
could increase temptation will engage and educate stu-
among youth. dents in Grades 7 to 10, as well
uThese drop-in centres will as their parents and teachers,
form a critical piece ,in the fight to empower them to make
against local drug crime," he healthy decisions about ilUcit
said, liWhen kids are tempted 'drugs.
and idle} they need good advice j Students will get peer leader-
and mentoring to steer well ship training and will be asked to
away from all ofthat." take responsibility for leading
Bill Sanderson, executive certain activities in their
director of S1. Leonard's Com- rooms throughout the school
munity Services which oversees year.
Addiction Services of Brant, The funding for the two
thanke'd the government for its jects comes from the federal
financial support. Drug Strategy Community Ini-
liThe "intended outcome is to tiatives Fund, which province
have youth reduce their use of financial support for health
illicit drugs while developing a promotion and prevention pro-
sens'e of civic.responsibility jects,
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SCORES STILL MISSING AFTER
INDONESIAN DAM BURSTS
.CIRENDEU, Indonesia - The number of
people killed when awall of water and earth
from abreached dam outside the Indone
sian capital crashed into nearby homes has
risen to 91, rescue officials said Sunday.
The toll is expected to rise with more than
IDO still missing,
National Disaster Co-ordinating Agency
spokesman Priyadi Kardono announced the
death toll and said search and rescue opera
tions in the muddy wreckage would con-
tinue for aweek.
The flooding occurred Friday when alarge
lake bordering alow-lying residential area
southwest of Jakarta overflowed following a
torrential downpour.
see FLASH I Page 88
MORE U.S. TROOPS WON'T SOLVE
AFGHAN PROBLEMS: HARPER
OTTAWA - Asurge in U.S.lroop strength in
Aighanistan is welcome, but It won'tneces-
sarily.reduce Canadian casualties and hasn't
convinced Oltawa to extend its own military
mission beyond 2011, says Prime Minister
Stephen Harper.
In an Interview Sunday on CTV's Question
Period, Harper said the new deployments by
President Sarack Obama will help take some
pressure off Canadian forces o'perating in
ihe Kandaharregion. .
"The Americans, quite frankly. are bring-
ing in far more troops ihan we had iniliaily
believed we needeC! or hoped for," said
Harper.
see PM I Page A2

NICKELBACK DOMINATES
CANADA'S JUNOAWARDS
VANCOUVER -, The Dark Horse turned out
to be asure thing.
Can Rock icons and Juno frontrunners'
Nickelback won alriple crovm at the Juno
Awards last night, easily galloping to victory
on the strength of their best'selling 2008
album Dark Horse.
The Hanna, Alta., quartet fronted by
singer-guitarist Chad Kroeger look home
trophies for Group of the Year and Album of
the Year, in addition to winning the Juno Fan
Choice Award.
Indeed, the band dominated the two hour
show virluaily from beginning to end, open'
ingthe broadcast wiih apyrofiiled perfor
mance of Something in Your Mouth
see NICKELBACK'S I Page A2
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P
olice have a tough job
and any intervention
into a drug situation is fraught
with danger. Some heavy drug
users have blood born patho-
gens that cause hepatitis C or
acquired immune deficiency
syndrome.(AIDS). Like a
person drowning, addicts will
sometimes fight the person
trying to save them from
themselves endarigering the
rescuer. It isn't anywonder
that police officers and man-
ageme:nt seem willi.ng to let
the drug,en:forcementumts
3? bust than risk
,
of the blame for not asking for a
police check ofprospective ten-
ants because that is apparently
what you should do nowadays
w1;l.en renting apartments.
A collection ofcooking
spoons, doctor provided nee-
dles, a an methadone prescrip-
tion and an empty, oxycotin
bottle were among the items
left behind after the eviction. I
had apollce officeruptothe
apartment, immediately after
the sherllftumed it over to me
and although I showed him a
fewitems, he didn't seem inter-
ested (or perhaps his authority
was superceded) in searching
through the mess to find the
large quantity ofparaphernalia
that eventually turned up.
Drug evidence is routinely
destroyed byp6licewhen itis
turned over by a landlord and
for that reason I have been
reluctant to do what I should.
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sometimes fight the person
trying to save them from
themselves endangering the
rescuer. It isn't any wonder
that police officers and man-
agement seem willingto let
the drug.enforcementunits
go afterthe,big bust than risk
their lives trying to res,cue
a .drowning Still,' a
couple, of years a'go,
related mthe
her arrest and detention was
. actually a rescue from an
.addiction to crack cocaine for
which shewas very grateful.
I clearly don't mean to slag
'the police. The call rate in'
Brantford is veryhigh for offi-
cers and sometimes politics get
in the way ofthemdoing their
duty. None-tbe-le-ss I became
pretty frustrated, with an inci-
dent over a recent four_month
period where arental unit of
mine became an obvious drug
haven and no one seemed
assertive enough to do anything
constrUctive about it. Accusing
fingers often point at absentee
landlords for this type of prob-
lem but the fact is as soon as I
found out, I started the eviction
process albeit Ior non-payment
of rent. I also made severa'J visits
to the police station. Even with
regular patrols and surveillance,
the traffic to and [rom this dwell-
ing unit continued at a brazenly
high level.
After finally evicting the
tenant in late April, I had lost
almost $3000 in rent, damages
and landlord tenant board fees
and sheriff's fees. Neither can
I ever expect to get that back
because the Ontario Disability
Support Program clients are pro-
tected from garnish oftheir sup-
port checks by speciallegisla"
tion. Coupled with a similar loss
: to another apparent drug dealer
last year and the loss of my job
through a labollt strike, it has
become necessary to repair and
sell my property in order to sup-
port my fa,mily, I will take pan
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through the mess to find the
large quantity of paraphernalia
that eventuallyturned up.
Drug evidence is routinely
destroyed by police when it is
turned over by a landlord and
for that reason I have been
reluctant to do whatI should.
My anger management hasn't
been. tl;1e greatest lately, 'having
been emotionally hurt by this
situation. One smart remark or
bit of smugbehavior by anojher
govenunent employee might
send me over the top and get me
into mote trouble. I need to turn
this stuff overto police but my
lackoEtrUst'is holding me back
'Ifthere can be '!-1lypositive out-
come, I wllltryto find it here.
There likelywon't bean
increase in drug and alcohol
treatment facilities with beds
because they are viewed as too
expensive. Cost cutting is also
a factor when it comes to jails
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dollars a month to keep some-
one lockedup. As well, simply
lockin,f: up fill illegal drug user
really mspires a lastingresent-
ment on their part because
drinkers can become legally
drunk without breaking the law.
Acynical old saying tells
that the truth can be found for
any given issue, if you simply
follow the money. You might
speculate that the main reason
needle exchange programs
exist is to save money on AIDS
and hepatitis 3 chronic treat-
ment. Harm reduction pro-
grams which councll addicts
to reduce their consumption
or consume less dangerous
drugs are also much cheaper
to run than incarceration
or treatment programs with
beds. This month's issue of
Macleans magaZine has a Har-;
vard researcher contradicting
the vast majority of previous .
studies in alluding that uncon-
scid'us drug addiction can be
defeated by an addict's deci-
sion to stop. I am Willing to
say that that type of thinking
enables funding for organiza-
tions that promote it where
the alternative might be no
programs, at all.
There is room for improve-
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mem WIthout overspending.
Foremost medicnl health
care providers and police
need to be morerespe'ctful of
the communities into which
they release their patients
and parolees. The health
care system also needs to
take on the task of finding
an acceptable secure situa-
tion for severe addicts to live
and recover. Follow up home
visits by a correctional officer
should not be out of the ques-
tion. Many addicts and deal-
ers end up as victims of violent
vigilantes, bullies and thIeves
thus adding to the problem.
It is not the sort ofthing that
should be going on in family
neighborhoods with children
around. Apilot program for to
prevent recidivism and drug
relapse with home visitation
needs to be adopted.
In my opinion, beat offi-
cers need much better tra1n- r
ing. Special police drug units'
should not.preclude regular
constables from taking inde-
pendent action and in fact
specialists should be provid-
ing yearlYtraining to alloffi-
cers. The sheriffs department
also needs "to learn howto seal
evidence for police inspectioll
when they
property where drug use is
alleged to have occurred. A
one hour thorough inspect hy
a tra"ined officer in most cases
is all that would be needed to
collect evidence to lay charges
or enable future search war-
rants but the landlOrd must
be denied entry to the sealed
until this occurs for obvious
evidential reasons. Most land-
lords would willingly co-op-
erate if the process happened
quickly without inhibiting the
necessary repairs that always
come in this situation.
Medical health care provid-
ers also need to find a way to
stop over-prescribing drugs
like Oxycontins and Percocets
because far too many of these
medications are ending up on
the black market. Secure dis-
posal containers should also
be provided at every pharmacy
to keep these powerful pills
from being flushed and'pollut-
ing our rivers and l.akes.
If needle exchange pro-
grams prevent the spread
. of hepatitis Cand AIDS and
methadone drug replacement
therapy helps heroine addiCts
to quit, then I don't have a
problem with them, None-
safeguards need
:eut
visits from h-ealth care'"field
workers are one prospec-
tive safuguard If treatment
beds are too expensive then
home management assistance
might help and encourage
some very sick people to work
better at getti,ng well. Psy-
chiatrists !?-ave the authority
to lock up patents under the
Mental Health Act, but I don't
understand why they don't
have the authority order home
visits (by police if necessary)
for drug addicts. Instead the
Ontario Needle Exchange Best
Practicli's Report which is pub-
lished online contains many
,arguments by medical special-
ists discourage pollee drug
units and especially ordinary
cops fi:om busting the patients
(lest they drop out) of these
programs.
The media microscope has
helped ferreting out a better
public understanding the atti-
tudes behaviors of drug users,
althoughthere is a shortage
of good print'advice for par-
ents. AgOO? onllne
is http://www_theantidrug.
coml which provides advice
and free monthly emails to,..
help parents prevent their kids'
from falling into the drug trap_
We don't need another war
on drugs because that whole
political spin was hypocritical
in the first pbce. With crack
cocaine becoming the new
pot, .'we do need to muster
a great' deal of courage and
determination to secure our
older neighborhoods.
Addiction is a major prob-
lem in many cities all over
the' world. It is a dangerous
mental illness that twists
people's ability to reason, as
only recently illustrated by
drug issues associateu with
the bizarre kidnapping and
murder of Tori Stafford in
vyoodstock. My particular
PJroblem With my abusive ten-
. alntswas a menace to neigh-
borhood children with all
sorts of messed up customer-
strangers hanging around.
Personally, I confess that one
of the reasons I left the older
section of Brantford for the
suburbs was for the safety my
'preschool kids. I ap.ologize ,
to my for being
una,ble to provide for the
safety of their children as well.
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BrantfoTd
W
',en people begin. their slide
into u crack-indllced hell that
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 opainof
their own. It's a place of heartbreak und
torment thilt Sallyknows all toowell.
"Last Christmas, I went into the
kitchen and 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." " ' " '.'
with a husband'and'a
career,-SaIly, like 13. lot of people these
days;.has alotonher:plind. , '
Bur no rna.tter how'busy Sally is;
older s1sterNaomi.'-'- a pseudonym for;
the" onkwho is usinicrack.
is heverfar' fromSally's thoughts.
UWhenthe phone rings, I always
woni:ler and-worry, I:s-it gOingto be bad
my parents ormy sister?"
shesays; , '
,Por SallY,:her.parents and her other
sibliugs, the. d,escent into
crackcocaine 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."
__,_, 1.,,,-
,
[,
l1"
covering that bill" enabling your
child to keep using crack.
Most of the enabling behaviour is
motivated byfear and guilt '- fear that
something bad will happen if the hydro .. ,
or phone bill isn't 'paid and guilt about.;.
helpingafamilymember.
There is also the problem of co.de- ..
pendencyin some families.
Someone in the family may feel that ..
it is his or her roleta help the addicted ,.
person by solving all of the addicted
person's problems. This enables the ad-
dict to keep, using und gives the other
person a sense of.pulpOseand false
sense of control over what's happen.
ing.
After examining their own behav_
iours, family members may have to
rliake some pretty drastic changes to
ensure they ilre no 10ngeI"enClb!ing the
addicted person.!t could mean cutting
off. contact With the addIcted person
completely.. :'
Although it's very paJnful for fanll-
lies, for the addict to have uny hope of
recovery, 'there has to be significant
cllanges in the relationship, Avayianos':,
says.' . .. .
'Still, those ch<rnges can benill.de and,:;.:
addiClScan recover,'she adds.
It's a long road
dUde time In.u rehabilitation cIiriic and
follciw,upcare'is absolutely cruCial,
AVa}mos says.
Families ulso have to realize that
there isn't a qUick fix.
''A trust has. been broken and repair-
ing it takes along time,",Avayianos
says. "The' (ilddicted) person hus to
stay clean and little by little hn.i; to cam
the trust offum.ily members.
'Thut means,getting up in the morn-
ing and doing the kinds of things
evetyone 'else does on admIy basiS."
Ftunily members,meanwhile, have
to be"wary of unexplained absences,
requests to 'bol"rov.- money and other
'behaviours that are indicative ofa drug
problem, she says. .
__ is somethin;l: th>lt ('>In "nlv hp
uenabIing" the'person to continue
to use the drug, says Avayianos.
''When you enable someone to con_
tInue to use the drug, you prevent
them from benefiting,from the niltllra!
consequences of their behaviour,"
Avayianos says. "11 there aren't 'lOy
consequences, the addict; im't'likceJy to
change.
"So we encourage -people to take;a
long hard look at their ownbebaviour
. to see If what they are doin$' is en-
abling the addict to continue to use."
ates the example ofahus-
band who comes home late and is so
stoned he passes out and can't get up
to go to work the next day. His wife
calls in sick for him ut 8 a.m. -while the
husband COntinues to sleep. . , ,
The wife is COVering for her husband
and saving him from getting the bene-
fit of the natura] consequences of his
actions:- in this case, u reprimand
from his for not ShOwing up for
work
Anotherwaymanypeople enable ad-
dicts to keep using, says Is
by allOWing them to continually
rowmoney.
A grown child who always needs
help paying the phone or' hydro bill
may be using that money to
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enable expert says
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'''Ie onlyfusted WlJS
clear we weren't,wdCOlIle," says'SallY.
"ButweknewSomd!lingw:.s'up.
"We told herweiVereworried 'about.
her,h'erkids:md.'IDomanddad." .
But. they didn't anyw)j;ere,WiIh
her and :;0 they:decided to lIyadiffer-
en!: Acoupleof the brother:;-
iri-lawwereaSked to'5peaklOher.
Butthey-didn'tgtlc any answers ei-
ther aIidtlie.tclaiionship with Naomi
conlinuedmdeteriorate.
Wl'lenChriStmas came, the ?tuation

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Iristead. ofopeningpresentSWith her
children, aged eight and 10 on
mas.morning, Naomi'sent them to
theirlather's bouse be.cause she- was
tootiredrobewith'lbem. ' ." .
.SGeh3d beenpartyingalInight, sally SullYhad a lot of questions after
say:;. . , ' reading about some recoveiing
And on Boxing Day, the day when crack addicts in The- Expositor
everyone gets together with their par- earlier this week.
ents, Naolnicalled and-said shewould- "What about the f.:unilies? What nrc
n'tbet4ere. they supposed to do?" said SallY,the
there has been Iittle or no younger slsterof a crack addict. "There
contact with her. All Sally can talk are a lot of families in Brantford strug-
about is "sightings" ofher sister. Re-, glip.g.With this and needhe1p."
portsJ'rom friends and colleagues re Kathy Avayianos has some answers.
veal. that Naomi has been seen around ,"There are a couple of important.
town; ilsuallyon abicyde. things you have to realize OOol1t addic-
One ofrllidast.times Sally 2Wher lion," says Avayianos, a family counsel:
sister WiIs the day slietook some ch..il, lor at Bellwood He;iJth Services in
dren'sclothingtoher. ',' Toronto.
l09ked say.:: Sany. "First ofall, it is a family disease and
hair was ,a mess and she, looked it is a progress:iye diSease that starts
reaJlyskinny ... like she Weighed SO with behavioUIalChanges.
pounds.,' , ,,"Someoneaddicred' to crack cocaine
And Naonu) life'hasconl:ilmed tode; . will lose; a lot of weight and :their,hair
te'riorate.. She lost-her job, lost the will look terrible;, but when it begins, ing nutritional needs Ike hold be-
home she was livillg in and her kids the earlysigns oHt are behaviournl." C1\use t;he for the
nowlivewithherfuther. Typically, people who start to use a person is,tofeed Every_
narcotic such as cruclc will become less thing the doe-esigned to
evenseenhergrandchild,"say.::Sally. approachable, less patient and will feetl the addiction, Ava\s says.
The home her sistOC_. li\'ingin be- have unexplained ubsences. They will Th'" '" a couple family
came acrack bouse with aIJ.kinds of start. waking up alibis to ex- members can do, she henthey
strangernleeping there. It was up to plain where,theyhavebeen, AvayiMos become aware some lose _ b:
her father anti brothers to get people brother,:Sister or paren become
outofthe:house. . Often, they start asldng for money hooked on crack. '.
Herparent::arein theirmid-7Os, 'lnd the requests become more and Thefust stl;',p is an intlion. That
Although it has.been :;uggestedchat more frequent, she adds.. involv.es in an
everyoneruls toeut:tJ:reiftiesvQthNao- a shift in their relation- effort to get l].imor her ont the
mi until she's ready til be helped, it's ships," Avayianos' says. "They start. realityofwhat'shapp .
notaneasy approocb to follow, espe- moving away from family and 10JJ,-g- Then, inter_
dallyfonhe pareots.timefriends until they become Isolat- venors must give the P1 chance
ed. .
want to help her, but when theydo. it "It's a downward spiral. ReI'ltion- Intervention Is an imPmep for
just enables her tokeep using. .ships start to suffur, finances suffer and a couple of reasons.
'TheyjustCilll.'t1etliergo." " then their empJoymentstalts to suffer," It opens up the
Sally is sure her,::!ster has borrowed Avayianos is also an addictions coun- sian. The addiction wJ1I'ger.be
money from herpareilt tdeed her sellor and has worked at Bellwood for hidden. And it also le'"o>S:htever
habit:Alt:hougb she doesn't J:nowifher YC?Is. Accredited the Carrad.ian guilt a family member ffilteel:ing
;isrerhasstolenfrtll:t\ them,ltwouJdn't Council on Health Setvlces Accredll:u- about the problem. . 1.,
sUrprise her. And, she adds,her par- non, Benwood offers custOmized '''ThIS is as much ub!jmily
enlS try to keep Naomi and Sally apart ment fura:variety ofaddictions, indud: member as It is about th9who
because they're afraid of friction be- '.ing alcohol, d!Ug, gambling' and sex. It 1S addicted," Avayiarros a'1!ges
tween thelwOofthern.aJso provides lIeannent for eating dis- ''You've r.used the ISsue,
HerparenlS, she adds, Ilewerw;mtto orders and other compulsive b;hav- the person an opporturuty
beaW:r; fromhoIl\C'vefy loog because iour.:;. " ''You've-done what you %OW
Naonnmayshtlwup.. . Graduully, the physical signs of a it's upto them." .,'.'
"My parents havebecome prisoners crack-l:ocaine weight loss, The other step for
a Ixk ofpersonnl hygiene andJ;leglect- - and this is a difficult ttl '
Weapt;ns and,drugs seized locally, wert- on display afthe City.police s.tation on-Monday as Minister of Community Safety and
Sep/ices Monte Kwinter (below. second from left) made a funding announcement aimed at helping police combat guns and gangs. Brantford
Police Chief Derek McElveny(below, left), Brant MPP Dave t,eyac'"and Canst..Chris Grantham also particip.ated in the news conference.;
. , . ..., Brian ThofllJsan, EXposinx- Staff
By VI."lCENr BAIL .
EXPOsmJR STAfFjBRAN1'FOflD
Nnnew
money
forcourt
liSeCtlsty

pr()vince
M
-., ',orE::' provincial money. was
, av:illhblc tOCQmbat
gIlDS and, g:uw: on Monday
but .wIving another 10<:<11 issue.,...--
courthouse sec;urlt)' - will require a
mol1,' mative approacll by municiPal-
.' ities, glltarJO'SMinisterl>fCommunity
SafetY-and Con:ectionalServices said
'Monday: ..
Mp!Ue Kwinter hopes, an equimble
outin the
months ahead to ensure <ill municipal"
ides using a couithouse :;hare in the
cOOiofpIOvidingserurity there.
. RIzhtno'N.; -the cOst' of security is.
byP1ti:.miliiicip;ilityin which
thecoUttfli:luse,1s10<,'.3.too.
J"Oc:aJly;tliiit-.meaus t1tYpolke have
_ th, _-'_I'
, tm:4 twoothefJlIDS'"
i?,:QittiOjlS.:...;:l\,: it)wand sixN;ltions
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", '.. agree:i,t,i,u't:,'ust, said, KWin,to'.
,: to see a-focm.uIa
,'" deveiope<l''lO,allow municipalities to
,'sbareoom.-'::'" :-
:_:- In: BrantfOrd/'theissueaiine to a
'r boll earlier thlsyear when,th;e Min-
, ,fsn'y_oIthe Attorney Genel[al an-
the'
to upgradlfperimet!ir"en- .
at
houseS.' -
The,announcement was. in part, a
respoIi6e [0 request': from':Ioc1l judges
:tyive'been callingfur better secu-
ntyforatltzt ,twoye;u:s.
Th" "/t"'nm'pl:lr.. whi..h inclu.des
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on, g,l!ns
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Violent
crnne
keeps
officers
'vigilant
I
':'VU'=', CIty POllce.lIl a 24,-houx period,
were With six in-
volving weapons and anned robberieS
ofcitizens and cab drivers. Several
pie with Toronto addresses were arrest-
ed in COrmcction'yyjth those
"III/hen w.e haa that weekendefVio-
lence, we arrested several people,:rnest
of whomwerefrdm McEl-
venysaJd/'Bufwhat ifwe nadn't
thOS'l
''How Would we have fullowed up on
something like that if thi==Y lrnd man:
aged to get'ou't'of town before;we
ca,ughtthem?" .
McElveny said that-those iiwestiga,
tious would_have been extremely com-
plicated' and costly had the cUlprits
" '.
In the past cotiple of years, dtypolice
have responded to numerous shoot-
ings, including ,ope on Palace Street
where a man was shot and anotherin-,
cident at a Park'Road North home;
And, juSt over a year 'ago, city police
seized AK-47 assault rifles, shotguns
and handguns following a search ofa
BurwellSt(eet residence. '
Monday's funding announcement is
part ofthe provincial government's
intro-,
dnccd'on JWle 6.
. Inaddit!()n to targeti,ng guns and
gang vi'olence;,the package takes-aim a
oystaI methamph$:tamine labs by'cre-
ating a spedal-team io 'dismantle them. ,
.As.well, a taskforce will,be created on
marijnana growing operations.
With respect to guns and gangs,
Kwinter said the province has beeri
pressing for,a handgunbnn from the
federal government, which so fur has,
riot shown intereSt in. pursuing the pro-'
posa!.
Speaking to reporters following his
formal remarks, the minister noted that
at!. N.<-47 was fOllnd in the bedroom of
a Toronto boy. '
"Howdoe$:Soffieo.ne 13 years of age
getunN.<-47?" ' '
Monday's announcement included a
display of guns and illegal drugs recent-
ly seizedinthe city.
A pen gun; a pistol with 'a silencer; a
sawed-off shotgUn and art AK-47 were
displayed.
Br;mtMPP Dave Levac said thatpeo-
pIe'must re'alize the problem of, guns
and gangs is eveiywhere.
"This investment will go a long way
to. cOmPating ,the SIJread of guns and
gangs in BrOll.tford and Ontario," Levac
said.
"It sends a clear signal that the
McGuinty governmenr VI'i1l nor{olerate
illegal activities anyvvhere in Ontario."
Deen =au.ea Out mere's no wora yet
,about who will operate the new sys-
tem. '
City police officials have said they
already spend $1 millioll a year on
court securityand prisoner trans-
portation and can't afford to pay an
additiomQ $300,000 to '$400,000 to
manth(!' equipment.
City. police representatives plim to
approach rePresentatives froni Six Na-
tions and Brant OPP to determine if a
cost'shanng arrangement can be de-
veloped.
Kwint:er said Monday there,have
been discussions ,with the AsSociation
ofMuniopalities ofOntario,-aswe1l as
the association representingmral ar-
eas, about sharing costs for'court-
house security, but, so far; there's up
resolution.
Kwinter is"open to suggestions but
said the, ministry isn't in a position to
proVide more money for court
ty acrossOnturio.
Discussions about provincial-munic"
ipal responsibilities are scheduled to
take place early next year and court
security will be one'of the on
the table,.he said. Q
'I know if I stop- the drugs, .I'n kin myself"
BY SUSAN GAMBLE
EXPOSrrpR STAFF / afWllTFORD
A
drug [lddict.asked for and
received compassion from the
court after pleading to be released
from jail in time to celebrate her daugh_
ter's birthday.
DestinySawldns, 21, of Brantford, '0\S
conviCted ofstealing credit cnrds, assault-
ingher partner, possessing' crackcocaine
and failing to. abide by conditions of a
previous.reIease.
Crown attorney Bob Kindon said
Sawldus'Used three credit cards stolen
from her partner to rack up.$600j!i
charges in March. ... .
. Amon!hlater,sheandher.partnergot :'\
Illto a noISYargument that spilled out on- \' ... t . , .
to thestreetwhenshe demanded money time. Sawkins's defence laWyer, Dale
for drug:;. '. . Henderson, told the judge his client has
Sawkins hit.the man in the face and been seeing her child five evenings,a
threwsomething throllgh his window. week, trying to re-establish a relationship
The following month, she was seen with her.
with another known by the dty Justice Ken Lenz rend a letter from
street crime unit. Officers warched her Sawkiris..
mal,e a deal and then nrrested.her,.find- "She feels like she's making progress
ing.herWirh a small amount of crack co-- and is very soXr;r for what she's done,"
caine. ". .saidLenz, "as she's been on five or 10 oc-
Earlienhis month, police were called casions." .' . .
to a loc.al hotel to help remove two peo- "I know it looks bad," Sawkins told
pIe who had been using drugs, fighting him.'Tmsincerelysorry. I knowifI don't
and being overly loud, .5a-wkins was stop.the drugs,I'llkillmyself." ,
found with her partner" whom she had Lenz, ordered Sawkins back t9 jail. for
been to stay away.froIIl,. AI- 30 days, in addition to 10 days of time
thougIi the'man insisted the ,crimes had served. She also is ordered to stay /!Way
no impact on him and. asked for charges from her drug dealer and the downtown
to be. <!ropped, :Kind9n !he core.
rance herself froni the drug culture in
Brantford.
30DAYS INJAlL
A Brantford man was sentenced to 30
days ,in jail in addition to time served'of
seven utter pleading guilty to three
crimeshe committed this month.
PaufWeslcy Robetts,2ti, of Grand
Street, was arrested fa, stealing copper
.piping, beinzin possession ofa stolen bi-
cycle and possessingcrackcocaine.
Roberts has a substantial retard and a
proplemwith drugs, said his lawyer.
But the judge credited him fur quiddy
movingthrough the system:with aguilty
plea and accepted ajoint submission.
BREACHED PROBATION
A Six Nations rnanwho was arrested'
for breaching his probation by getting
drimk at his fumi1y home on the week-
end was sentenced to 30 days injaiL
Roger Martin, 27, of 4th Line Road,
was charged with fulling to comply with
probation and fulling to keep the peace.
Police said he was found at the house
srurnblinK around and seriously intoxi-
<;ared, ca1Iing his mother names.
Martin will be allowed to serve his
time on weekends in order to maini:ain
his construction job. He will return to
court at a later date to' address a set of
.othercharges that were put off on Mon-
day.
1RIED-TO CASH ANOTHER PERSON'S
D1SABlUTY CHEQUE
else's disability cheque at a Money Mart said,butwas too drunk that night to
was sentenced to tiJ:ne served plus 10 remembereverytbing he did.
d.:Lys injail. Leoz.gave him a conditional sen-
Denise Doxtator, 34, of George Street tence to serve in the community fol-
in Brantfor.d, was arrested earlier thif lowed by a year ofprobati9n,
month when she to pass herself off MARCHED fNTO FRIEND'S HOUSE
as another woman ill order to cash a .
cheque. A dty man who broke his probation
She was sc11onprobationfroman ear- by marching into a former friend's
liercoilvietion. ,house despite being told n'ot to was
Her lawyer said Doxtntor sufferi from given the option to choose his sen-
schizophrenia and, if jailed fur too long, tenee. '
would lose her placement at a group Gregory'Churchill,43, of Murray
home. Street, will be needed by his ,mother,
'This is more of a mental health issue who khospitalized for about a week.
than a criminal one," said Lenz. Lenz offered him a ,choice between a
''!fyou behave properlyinjan:' he told week in jail before his mother returns
Doxtator, "you'll be out in time to,save home or four months of house arrest.
your residence. It's up to you." Churchill took the latter.
ASSAUl"IED APOUCEOFFICER was, when he
pushed Into hlS old friend's home,
A Wilsonville man who, may have apologized to the man and his wife,
been at thc heart of a bar brawl was ' mid said his drinIting has been under
sentenced to 120 days of house arrest. control for 10 months.
Jeremy Hess, 36, of Seneca Road, TENT ARREST
was charged with assaulting a police
officer and causing a disturbance last A fonner dty man was sentenced to
August., house' arrest in Turkey Point - where
When police pursued him. as he tried ,he's been living in a tent.
to walk-away from the fight, Hess Matthew LeSage, 38, formerly of
turned und said, 'Well, let's getit on." Sarah Streer, was sentenced to four
He struggled so violentlywitli rwo'or months ofhQuse arrest and ordered to
three officers, they repeatedly used 'a pay a $1,000 fine to Nova Vita for hit-
taser on him. His response to being ring his partner.
tasered was, "Aw, that feels good." Since the November 2006 incident,
His lawyer noted that Hess had been LeSage has been staying with his par-
at the north-end barmth relatives who ents and, more recently, in 11 tent,on
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After a centmy of science, pseudoscience and distortions, it's obvious new claims about
the harms of marijuana use should be treated with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Patience is also in order: science takes time to draw conclusions - even when it
appears sqience is skewed to fuel fears of marijuana. However, one thing is clear: re,
ports that the drug causes psychosis have been exaggerated.
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CANWEST NEWS SERVICE /
OTTAWA
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" side from unverifiable
. conjecture, supporters of
the status quo onmari-
juana rely on a few claims that
can be checked against the
fa",.
Most commonly, they argue
marijuana is fur more potent to-
day than ever before and there-
fore more d<mgerous.
They say recent research
proves marijuana causes psy-
chosis, and to'liberalize the law
would risk turning young users
into a psychological
underclass.
Fears that marijuana
can shatter the mind
are far from new. More'
than a century ago, the
widespread consumption
of marijuana in India
alarmed missionaries, wh
linked the drug to a perceivl ,
increase in the number ofpeo-'
pie admitted to Indian mental"
institutions. In 1893, the British'
government directed the Indian ,
Hemp Drugs Commission to in-

soon be hearing voices in their
heads?
Mitch Earleywine says no. A
professor of psychology at the
University of Southern Califor-
nia and author of Understand-
ing Marijuana, EarleyWine
notes that if marijuana caused
schizophrenia, there should be
a clear correlation between
rates of marijuana use and rates
ofschizophrenia. But there is no
such correlation in the United
States, he says.
Wayne Hall of the University
of Queensland looked for the
same correlation in Australia,
where marijuana use has ex-
ploded over the past three
decades. Again, nothing was
found.
Earleywine is also skeptical of
research linking marijuana use
and schizophrenia, particularly
the latest New Zealand study,
, ' led by David Fergusson, a
'_" respecred researcher with
. the Christchurch School
, of Medicine and
Health.
Earleywine
,notes that
,Fergusson
"'. an d
someone else can control your
thoughts." Others are not so ob-
viously strange: feeling that oth-
er people cannot be trusted;
feeling that you are being
watched or talked about by oth-
ers; never feeJinz close to a per-
son; and having ideas lUld be-
liefs that others do not share.
Among 25-year-olds who
had never smoked marijua;
na, the mean number of
symptoms reported w:
0.64. That number
rose among those
who smoked mari-
juana: Less-than-
monthly users
reported 0.89
symptoms, while
daily marijua-
na smokers.
reported 1.95;
symptoms.
That rise,'
modest
though it
may be,
is "
cally sig;
nifieant.
But Em
leywine:,

there might be less here
than meets the eYe. In a
letter to be published ill
the journal that pub-
lished the study, Earley-
wine notes that it is fairly
(':Ommon for rrurrijcann in-
toxication to cause feelings
of paranoia, but the re-
searchers "give no indica-
tion that respondents were
asked to distinguish be-
tween feelings experi-
. enced while intoxicated
and feelings experienced at
other times. Thus, we are
left with no clue as to
whether these Iong-tenn
effects are actually indica-
tive of mental illness or
simply the normal, pass-
ing effects of acute intox-
ication.
The researchers also
failed to consider,
'Earleywine writes,
"that what might be
an indication of psy-
chosis in other cir-
cumstances could
be an entirely nor-
mal reaction for
people who use
marijuana. Someone
n,:;iT1o-" 011het"T1("P
son realistically assessing his or
her situation. Considering the
widespread use of undercover
officers in drug stings, the same
can be said for <feellng other
people cannot be trusted.".
Responding by e-rhai!,
gusson defends his srudy's
methodology. "The suggestion
that we should have asked re-
spondents whether their symp-
toms were due to ca=abisin-
toxication is simply not viable,
given our interest in daily and
weekly
As for the role of the influence
of social disapproval in how
people answered the question-
naire, Fergusson says it's "not
consistent with the evidence
since linkages have been found
between cannabis use and psy-
chotic symptoms in societies
with both hberal and conserva-
tive attitudes."
AGREEMENT
Scientists agree'
that using drugs
-of any kind
- is un-
healthy
f"
in the family isn't going to
smoke pot and suddenly he psy-
chotic."
. Fergusson disagrees. The
dence to date suggests there is
some risk for individuals who
. not predisposed to schizo
phrenia, although it is far from
conclusive.
In his view, the state of the
science is. that "the heavy use of
cannabis may lead to small but
detectable increases in the risk
afboth psychosis and psychotic
symptoms but considerable un-
certainty remains in this matter.
The detrimental effects of
cannabis are more likely to oc-
cur for those with a pre-existing
tendency to psychosis."
Fergusson's summary is
telling. He says the risk is "small
but detectable." It is the
result of ''heavy use."
\nd it is higher. among
vulnerable individuals. It is
a carefully drawn, nuanced
. picture - and it looks nothing
like tt:e alarming images jour-
nalists and politIcians have
drawn using his research.
"It is quite clear that media
ciaims that our research shows
cannabis use causes psychosis
are exaggerated," Fer}l;usson
would risk turning young users
into a psychological
underclass-.
Fears that marijuana
can shatter the mind
are far from new. More
than a century ago, the
Widespread consumption
of marijuana in India .'
<llarmed missionaries, who'
lin1led the drug to a perceived
increase in the number ofpee--
pIe admitted to Indian mental
institutions. In 1893, the British
government directed the Indian
Hemp Drugs Commission to in-
vestigate.
After extensive work, the
commis..'ion found no evidence
marijuana causes insanity.
It concluded marijuana use in
India was not much different
than in
Britain.
" T h a
which is m
erate and harm-
less to one man
may be toO much for
another," it noted.
After a century of sci-
ence, pseudoscience a
distortions, it's obvious
claims about the banns ofmar- ,
jjuana use should be treated
with a healthy dose of skepti-
cism. Patience is also in order:
Science takes time to draw con-
clusions.
HALLUCINATIONS
The newest such claims are
troubling. "Study Links Pot
Smoking, Psychosis," the
National Post reported re--
centlyafter a NewzeaJ.and
study showed daily mmijuana
smokers were 1.6 to 1.8 times
more likely to develop halluci-
nations and other psychotic
symptoms that are the hallmark
ofschizophrenia.
It wasn't the first study to
reach that conclusion. Research
)n Swedish conscripts and an
New Zealand study also
:onduded adolescent marijua-
10 smoking raises the risk of
;chizophrenia.
These are significant findings,
lut do theyjustify fears that, as
I former British cabinet minis-
er wrote in a London newspa-
ler, "a whole generation" will
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where marijuana use has ex-
ploded over the past three
decades. Again, nothing was
found.
Earleywme is also skeptical-of
research linking marijuana use
and schizophrenia, particularly
the latest New Zealand study,
led by David Fergusson, a
respected researcher with
'. the Christchurch School
of Medicine and
Health.
Earleywine
notes that
., Fergusson
, and
';, his
col -
leagues
did not ac-
tually diag-
nose psychosis in
the marijuana smokers
they studied. Instead, theyad-
ministered a short mental
health questionnaire that asl,ed
ifthe respondent had ever expe-
rienced any of 10 "psychotic
symptoms."
Some symptoms are dearly
troubling, such as ''hearingvoic-
es that other people do not
hear" and having ''the idea that
Juana: Less-than-
monthly users
reported 0.89'
symptoms, 1nAJ.ik'
daily marijua-
na smokers.
reported 1.95
symptoms.
That rise,
modest
though it
may be,
is statistk
cally sig--
nificant.
But Ear:
leywine:.
believes:'
left
whether these long-term
effects are acrually indica-
tive of mental illness or
simply the nonnal, pass-
ing effects ofacute lntox-
ication.
n
The researchers also
failed to consider,
-Earleywine writes,
"that what might be
an indication ofpsy-
cbosis in other cir-
cumstances could
be an entirely nor-
mal reaction for
people who use
arijuana. Someone
using a substance
that is both ille'
gal and
cia II y.
frowned
upon almostbydefuJ.i-
tion has 'ideas or be-
liefs that others do not
share.' This is not a sign ofmen-
tal illness, but rather an indica-
tion of a rational, thinking per_
,"',v, ...,,<::lV'''' urme UUluence
of social disapproval in how
people answered the question-
naire, Fergusson says it's "not
consistent with the evidence
since linkages have been found
between cannabis use and psy-
chotiC symptoms in societies
with both liberal <md cotlSerVa-
rive attitudes."
AGREEMENT
Scientists agree'
that using drugs
-ofanykind
- is un-
healthy
for.
show
maQiua-
n a use
might promote
schizophrenia in
individuals already
vulnerable to the dis-
ease, but not otherwise.
wouldn't surprise me if,
say, people who have schizo-
phrenics in their family might
end up having their first (psy-
chotic) break earlier in
life if they use
cannabis. But
the idea
that the
cannabis is
actually causing schiz-
ophrenia, I still don't feel the
data suppOrt that. I think that
somebodywho has no psychosis
certainty remains in this matter.
The detrimental effects of
cannabis are more likely to oc-
cur for those with a pre-existing
tendencyto psychosis."
Fergusson's summary is
telling. He says the risk is"small
but detectable." It is the
" result of "heavy use."
And it is higher among
vulnerable individuals. It is
a carefully drawn, nuanced
picture - and it looks nothing
like the alanning images jour-
nalists <lnd politicians have
dntwn using his research.
"It is quite dear that media
claims that our research shows
cannabis use causeS psychosis
are exaggerated," Fergusson
says.
Science is being subordinated
to politicS, Fergusson feels.
"Those commenting on our re-
search appear to come from rel
atively entrenched positions
about the issue of cannabis.
Those holding liberal refonnist
attitudes have sought to plaY
down the evi-
den c e,
whereas
those with con-
servative attitudes
have used the evi-
dence to portray cannabiS
as being a major threat to
mental health. In each case,
there has been an attempt to
present an argument that
should be reported in subtle
shades of grey asthough it were
a black-and-white issue. In my
view, neither side is correct and
both do a disservice to reasoned
debate on this issue."
Fergusson is adamant that his
study, and those that pre<:eded
it, should not be used as politi-
cal ammunition. The findings
are not "grounds for the ban-
ning of cannabis as a medical
trea1Jnent (nor or they) a barri-
er to the decriminalization of
cannabis possession," he 'Writes.
"What the evidence suggests is
that cannabis is a psychoactive
substance whose heavy use may
have adverse effects and which
should be used with appropri-
ate caution."
The language is modem, but
the sentiment - moderate and
reasonable - is identical to that
of the Indian Hemp Commis-
sionof1893.
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Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation
Information Gathering Session
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
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Carrie Sinkowski -
Sexual Assault Centre
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Information Gathering Session
Presenter:
Trevor Beecraft-
Why Not City Missions
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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 if it were in our local community and over 50% of the youth should have gone. Of
course, a detox centre is only half of the 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 of those 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 of us 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.
Of those 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 of having 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. If we 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 her substance 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
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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
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Brantford Detox/Rehabilitation
Information Gathering Session
Presenter:
Rick Skouin -
Professional Addictions Councilor
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From: just1rick721 Uust1 rick721@gmail.com]
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 of the 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 of us (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 of Hope
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 if you 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 addressisRlCKS721@hotmai1.com. 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
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Some people say that addiction IS caused by a lack of will power. or a -
lack of moral fortitude, or it's a personal choice.
But addiction really is a disease and a devastating one at that, there is no
other disease that causes as much carnage as addiction does.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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.