Circles of Support and Accountability

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Record #: OCR0062 Last Modified: 04 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 07 Mar 2013
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address200 Isabella St, Ste 303
Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7
 
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IntersectionBank St and Isabella St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingPay parking lot * Parking meters
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone613-288-2284, leave a message
Fax613-237-6129
E-mailslove@cosa-ottawa.ca
Websitewww.cosa-ottawa.ca
Description and Services
HoursIrregular, call for details
DatesYear-round
MeetingsGroup and one-on-one meetings are held at various times and various locations in the community.
DescriptionReintegration program for people who have been incarcerated for committing sex offenses typically who have been released at their warrant expiry date (end of their sentence). 
 
Circles consists of 3-5 trained and screened volunteers who support the former offender in his efforts to re-enter society and hold him accountable for his actions and behavior.
Waiting ListYes
EligibilityAges: 21 year(s) and up 
 
Sex offenders 21 and over
ApplicationCall or e-mail to access the services.
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedOttawa (City of) - and area
Contact Information
Primary ExecutiveSusan Love, Program Coordinator
Subjects
SubjectsAbuse ; Group therapy ; Mental health ; Nonprofit organizations ; Offenders ; Sex offenders ; Sexual assault ; Support groups
Broader TermsCriminal offences ; Groups ; Health ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Offenders ; Organizations ; Psychotherapy ; Sexual offences