Item - 2017.ED21.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 24, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic Development Committee on May 8, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 24, 2017.
ED21.1 - Improving Services to Youth with Experience in the Criminal Justice System
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services in partnership with the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, to work with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Employment Ontario to expand the existing Employment Connections table by including appropriate City Divisions, and select employers, educational institutions, training providers and residents to inform the development of a co-ordinated city approach to more effectively address the service needs of individuals with criminal records.
2. City Council request the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children and Youth Services, and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to review their current reintegration and discharge program for youth aged 16-29 to ensure it better prepares them for re-entry into the community; such review would apply to those who are released directly from a provincial correctional facility, or those who are released from court after serving time in a provincial correctional facility.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103192.pdf
Presentation from the General Manager, and the Director, Toronto Employment and Social Services and the Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration on Improving Services to Youth with Experience in the Criminal Justice System
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103681.pdf
Presentation from Kofi Hope, Executive Director, Centre for Young Black Professionals and Evan Bonus, Project Director, Labour Education Centre on Trades Connex Pilot
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103748.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-26-2017 9:46 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - ED21.1 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, John Filion, Michelle Holland, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
ED21.1 - Improving Services to Youth with Experience in the Criminal Justice System
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services in partnership with the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, to work with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) and Employment Ontario to expand the existing Employment Connections table by including appropriate city divisions, and select employers, educational institutions, training providers and residents to inform the development of a co-ordinated city approach to more effectively address the service needs of individuals with criminal records.
2. City Council request the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children and Youth Services, and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to review their current reintegration and discharge program for youth aged 16-29 to ensure it better prepares them for re-entry into the community; such review would apply to those who are released directly from a provincial correctional facility, or those who are released from court after serving time in a provincial correctional facility.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, the Director, Toronto Employment and Social Services and the Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration gave a presentation on Improving Services to Youth with Experience in the Criminal Justice System.
Kofi Hope, Executive Director, Centre for Young Black Professionals and Evan Bonus, Project Director, Labour Education Centre gave a presentation on Trades Connex program.
Origin
Summary
A criminal record, or even an encounter with the criminal justice system, can make it increasingly difficult to secure employment. For youth in general, and for certain populations such as racialized youth, who are over-represented in the criminal justice system, the challenges can be much greater. This report highlights a number of recent trends that are increasing the challenges facing individuals with criminal records who are seeking to re-enter the labour market, or upgrade their skills or participate in voluntary activities as a way to improve their employment prospects. The report subsequently identifies steps the City is taking, or can take, to address the issues being faced by unemployed and underemployed residents who have experience with the criminal justice system to support their efforts to increased their employability and obtain employment.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103192.pdf
Presentation from the General Manager, and the Director, Toronto Employment and Social Services and the Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration on Improving Services to Youth with Experience in the Criminal Justice System
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103681.pdf
Presentation from Kofi Hope, Executive Director, Centre for Young Black Professionals and Evan Bonus, Project Director, Labour Education Centre on Trades Connex Pilot
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103748.pdf
Speakers
Derek Moran
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children and Youth Services, and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to review their current reintegration and discharge program for youth aged 16-29 to ensure it better prepares them for re-entry into the community; such review would apply to those who are released directly from a provincial correctional facility, or those who are released from court after serving time in a provincial correctional facility.