The Organization

About us

The Association des services de réhabilitation sociale du Québec is devoted to the promotion of community action in the field of criminal justice. In concrete terms, it supports and fosters citizen participation in the management of justice-related problems.

It is the Association’s view that active community participation in the solution of crime-related problems contributes to social development and, consequently, to the well-being of our community.

Mission

To promote social rehabilitation and support the work of its members non-profit organizations in the social and community reintegration of adults in conflict with the law and crime prevention.

Vision and organizational values

The role of the ASRSQ is to seek to identify solutions to the problems associated with adult crime through efforts to make individuals accountable for their actions. These solutions need to be fair, all the while being satisfying for victims, the community, and offenders.


Vision

A just and inclusive society, where the prevention and rehabilitation efforts of the ASRSQ and its members contribute to the safety of our communities.


Organizational values

Solidarity

The ASRSQ values solidarity, particularly among its members and with people in conflict with the law.

Openness

The ASRSQ values openness to others, to their realities and points of view, which translates into dialogue, respectful exchange and sharing.

Creativity

The ASRSQ values creativity, particularly in achieving great goals with few resources.

Commitment

The ASRSQ values commitment, which translates into proactive involvement in its mission.

Profile of the ASRSQ

  • 72 non-profit organizations
  • 104 points of service
  • 35,000 individuals serviced

31 community-based residential centres (CRC)

  • 7 federal
  • 2 provincial
  • 22 mixed

15 regions serviced

  • Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
  • Capitale-Nationale
  • Mauricie
  • Estrie
  • Montréal
  • Outaouais
  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  • Côte-Nord
  • Gaspésie — Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • Chaudière-Appalaches
  • Laval
  • Lanaudière
  • Laurentides
  • Montérégie

Specialized programs

  • Women
  • Sexual offences
  • Mental health
  • Sexual abuse victims
  • Drug addiction
  • Violence
  • Fraud—Shoplifting
  • Restorative justice
  • Offenders of 50 years and older
  • Etc.

5 community-based home-care centres (CHC)

  • 2 provincial
  • 3 mixed

Other home-care resources

  • 14 organizations
  • 14 points of service

Rights promotion and advocacy

  • 1 organization

Community-based employability

  • 10 organizations
  • 46 points of service

Mental health services

  • 7 specialized organizations

Work option programs

  • 8 organizations
  • 1 coalition

Member organizations human resources

  • 800 employees
  • 513 volunteers offering
  • 300 hours of volunteering every month

Services for women

  • 4 specialized organizations

Community watch

  • 2 federal
  • 27 provincial

Volunteering for the offender population

  • 10 organizations
  • 31 points of service
  • 191 volunteers

Drug addiction services

  • 5 specialized organizations

Role

  • Information, communication and liaison

    • Providing a regularly updated website and social medias.
    • Hosting brainstorming and discussion forums.
    • Organizing activities geared towards the promotion of the community network.
    • Maintaining a relationship with the media.
    • Creating communication material to bring awareness to the public about rehabilitation
    • Production and distribution of a podcast on social rehabilitation
  • Representation and negotiation

    • Acting as a representative of the members to the public and governmental authorities.
    • Participating to forums at the federal and provincial levels.
    • Giving out opinions to the governmental authorities.
    • Taking an informed look at all legislation and bills of the federal and provincial governments.
    • Actively participating in public debates on important questions, such as death penalty.
  • Training

    • Analyzing the community network needs.
    • Negotiating deals and establishing partnerships.
    • Developing and implementing the annual training program.
    • Offer "customized" training to meet specific needs.
  • Coordination and development

    • Coordinating and supporting working committees on operating questions.
    • Coordinating the services and programs offer in accordance with the needs of adult offenders and their community.
    • Collaborate and promote various academic research projects.