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Day Reporting Centres; Bridging Accountability and Support

The Day Reporting Centre (DRC) model serves as a vital non-residential program offering enhanced supervision and support for high-risk offenders. This report reviews the DRC's three-year evolution, focusing on successes, client outcomes, and future directions. We examine the Crossroads Day Reporting Centre, highlighting collaborative approaches with various partners, including employment resources, crisis counseling, and community stabilization efforts. This initiative aims to provide best practice models for DRCs in Canada and improve support structures for offenders navigating reintegration.

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Day Reporting Centres; Bridging Accountability and Support

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  1. Sonya Spencer, Executive Director St. Leonard’s Society of Toronto Day Reporting Centres;Bridging Accountability and Support 416.618.2109 sspencer.slst@rogers.com www.stleonardstoronto.com

  2. Discussion Overview CDRC – An overview The CDRC 3 years later…. Profiles and Outcomes A look at DRCs nationally A look to the future

  3. What is a Day Reporting Centre? Non-residential program offering enhanced supervision and support for higher risk/high needs offenders Enhanced services that may be considered as an alternative to a residency condition, means of removing a condition to reside, support for community re-stabilization, and enhanced support for those with multiple needs. Operates hours outside of the typical parole service Provides crisis counselling Provides a bridge to other community resources Is delivered by the voluntary sector in partnership with CSC

  4. Crossroads Day Reporting Centre; An Example • Almost 2 years of discussions and development • October 8, 2008 CDRC opens it’s doors in Crossroads CRF • Extensive marketing/outreach • November 2009 moved to our Danforth site • 262 referrals with an active client group average of 36

  5. Crossroads Day Reporting Centre; An Example • Monitoring/Supervision • Collaborative approach with CSC • Addictions • Partnerships with residential/non-residential treatment providers • Breathalyzer utilized on site Community Referrals • Employment/ Education • Computers on site • Vocational assessment completed • Partnerships with agencies having volunteer opportunities • Partnerships with local colleges • Housing • Partnerships with housing providers that avoid long wait periods • Partnership with city for a $200 rent subsidy • Counselling • Priorities determined following an LSI-R

  6. The CDRC client profile .

  7. LSI-R Findings – Priority of Needs

  8. CDRCRelease Profile 2009-2010 2010-2011

  9. CDRCOutcomes 2009-2010 2010-2011

  10. A Service Delivery Model Project • Funding from Public Safety Canada • Project objectives: • Provide a written summary of best practice model(s) for DRCs • Conduct an examination of how DRCs currently in operation in Canada are similar, or differ from those proven to be effective.  • Provide a sound rationale for model implementation with a cost-benefit analysis for potential funders.  • Develop draft terms of reference for a National DRC network

  11. A Service Delivery Model Project - Findings • Common & Divergent Themes • Next Steps

  12. A look to the future • CDRC • On August 15, 2011 the CDRC hired a full-time Employer Engagement Specialist • 8 employment placements secured • Ongoing positive discussions with 9 large corporations • Partnership with RBC in the development of a Resettlement Banking Coach/Financial Management skill building • Partnership with JHS Toronto • On November 14, 2011 the CDRC will employ a Specialized Case Manager who will provide gender responsive services to female offenders. • Nationally • On-going discussions with PSC to look at national data collection and an overall evaluation of effectiveness

  13. Sonya Spencer 779 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON CANADA 416.618.2109 sspencer.slst@rogers.com

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