SOC 3740 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Parole Board Of Canada, Department Of Justice And Correctional Services, Pepper Spray
Document Summary
Pending trial or being re-incarcerated (the top two and it is shared) Federal (sentences to those who are in prison two years or long) Those in upper management are constantly reading and keeping themselves updated with the current legislation. If they are not up to date and something goes wrong, they are held responsible. Instructions to the national parole board (everything required) Office of the correctional investigators they identify areas of concern so that they can be properly addressed such as an aging population and segregation. Dictates and lets persons know who can work within and who can be released. Every decision is based on a policy. Correctional agencies at the federal, provincial, & territorial levels share a common aim or purpose: Contributing to public protection (this is their main job and striking a balance between all assets) Helps give direction to the staff in terms of what their responsibilities are. Clear strategic framework for formation of policies and programs.
