CC102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Kingston Penitentiary, Offender Profiling, Security Interest
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2 yrs or less - provincial responsibility. 2yrs + 1 day - federal responsibility. Prior to and during trial - provincial/territorial responsibility. Auburn model - strict silence, hard labour, strong emphasis on religion. Minimum security - no perimeter fence, unrestricted inmate movement. Medium security - high-security perimeter fence, some restrictions on inmate movement. Maximum security - high-security perimeter fence, highly controlled inmate movement. Static - fixed security apparatus, walls, fences, alarms, cameras. Dynamic - ongoing, meaningful interactions between staff and inmates. Senior - growing pop. chronic diseases, disabilities, victimization by younger inmates. Mental illness - growing pop. prisons = asylums, short periods, lack of resources. Fetal alcohol syndrome - impulsive, violent, 10x higher prevalence than general pop. ~ poor conditions, growth in remand, changing offender profile, overcrowding, gangs, inmate safety. ~ 40% increase, more violent crimes, 1 in 10 gang affiliated, 1 in 4 drug charges, past victimization, previous psychiatric issues, greater physical and mental needs, more over 50 yrs.
