St. Leonard's Society of Hamilton


We believe in the value of all human life and peoples capacity to change.

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Mission Statement


To serve our community by promoting the personal growth and development of offenders, or those at risk of offending, by the provision of programs and services that positively impact on their transition to becoming integrated members of society.


Vision


To be recognized as a leading organization in providing transitional services in our community.


Values


  • To promote social justice and social responsibility
  • To inform and promote awareness of the need for community corrections
  • To promote and deliver evidence based practices, programs and services
  • To develop collaborative relationships with clients, staff, community, and other providers
  • To ensure accountability through open and transparent operations, evaluation, and responsible leadership

Neil Libby's own position was clear. He did not discount the need for just punishment, but he insisted that it should be humane and purposive. He had a passionate dislike of the prison system. He saw it as degrading and dehumanizing, an utterly inefficient agency for reducing criminality. Indeed, he viewed it as a breeding ground for increased criminality.