SOC311H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Day Parole, Halfway House, Work Release
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The process of governing, can be done by the state (government) or any other actors. Making them follow rules (the law, social norms) What is the relevance of governance in prisoner re-entry. Trying to reproduce moral citizens in society where morality is defined in a specific way. What are some of the ways that formerly incarcerated individuals are governed. Outlines steps that people must take to be released from prison. Sometimes this is added on after your imprisonment term. Escorted: leave correctional institution for a period of time, and are accompanied by an officer. Typically for a certain purpose - going to court, a medical appointment, treatment, community service etc. Available to apply if you have served 1/6 of your sentence. Returns to community correctional center or community residential facility / halfway house at night. Get out of prison, but are still supervised and subject to different conditions conditions. Eligible for this at 1/3 of sentence or 7 years.