Learn about Applying for a Record Suspension or Pardon with the John Howard Society of Durham Region

Natalee Abbott is the Record Suspension Specialist for the John Howard Society of Durham Region. If you or someone within your organization or in your family and friends group need information regarding obtaining a record suspension or a pardon through the Parole Board of Canada, please contact Natalee to learn more.

Having a criminal record can severely impact one’s life in terms of employment, education, reintegration to society, familial matters, and way of life. Many are unfamiliar this process exists, and Natalee is working to help people become more familiar with this process.

She works in a federally funded program that provides support clients throughout the process including but not limited to 1:1 support, guidance, monetary means, and providing them with proper information. She is available to give presentations, attend community events and meet clients face to face in offices across the Durham Region (Oshawa, Whitby and Bowmanville).

Natalee can be reached at natalee.abbott@jhsd.ca or at the phone number listed above.