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The Path of Freedom - A Mindfulness Program at SOLGEN - 2025-11-04

Individuals in custody have higher rates of trauma, mental illness, substance use, and complex health needs than in the community. The Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) recognizes innovative programs are needed to support and care for the population, promoting successful reintegration and preventing reincarceration. There is substantial research that demonstrates how mindfulness-based interventions improve mental and physical health. Implementing mindfulness-based programs into correctional institutions has been shown to reduce recidivism by targeting antisocial attitudes, decision making, problem-solving skills, self-regulation skills, substance abuse and promoting resilience. • Path of Freedom facilitator Community of Practice • Guided mindfulness practice (with session participant engagement) • Questions and answer Presenter: Theresa Berry | Senior Policy and Program Analyst, Ministry of Solicitor General Theresa Berry is a senior policy and program analyst within the Mental Health and Addiction Unit, Health Services Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Prior to her current role, she worked for over 10 years as a frontline social worker in both adult and youth Ontario correctional institutions. Presented by the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee on November 4, 2025. https://hsjcc.on.ca/the-path-of-freed...