The Atlantic Halfway House Association is a self-sustaining, non-governmental organization of service professionals and agencies who believe in the positive impacts of community re-integration and working together to achieve a premier industry standard in community corrections in Atlantic Canada.
AHHA core values:
- AHHA members work to promote the interests of all Halfway Houses through the free exchange of ideas, knowledge and skills
- The AHHA, as a central organization advocating for community justice in the Atlantic Region, works with other organizations in a manner that promotes understanding and advancement of our shared mission and values.
- AHHA members operate inclusive, supportive and culturally sensitive residences and programs.
- The AHHA and its members support the use of the CSC/Voluntary Sector Relationship Principles.
- The AHHA and its members advocate for funding practices that assure the vitality and stability of halfway houses and safe staffing.
- AHHA members work together with communities to promote client integration and public safety.
- The AHHA and its members promote community release and the effective use of community resources such that all clients are placed in a least restrictive environment, which promotes personal growth and safe integration at the earliest opportunity.
- The AHHA and its members work for the good of all programs and residential services promoting better practices in community corrections