WHAT IS RE-ENTRY: The term "re-entry" is used by many advocates, service providers, policy-makers, and formerly incarcerated people to define what happens to people coming home from prison. More broadly, it describes a process of re-integration, rehabilitation, and restoration of rights that should begin when an individual is arrested. "Collateral consequences," is a popular label for the legal, social, and economic barriers to a person's re-entry into his or her community. Although... Read more

Since 1921, the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs has been dedicated to working with and enhancing the lives of children, youth and their families. We provide the building-blocks for creating healthy, civically engaged young people. During that time we have served over 50,000 young people. The Club serves over 1,300 young people annually, and over 525 young people on a daily basis. Each of our Club sites are at the heart of our communities. We create innovative programs that address and meet the... Read more