chapter 10 provincial corrections Flashcards

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What does it mean to be ‘tough on crime?’

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Approach based on belief that severe punishment will deter crime.
Prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation.

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Penal Populism

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Political strategy emphasizing public sentiments on crime and punishment.

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Why are ‘tough on crime’ ideas popular?

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Fear of Crime: People seek security and believe in deterrence.
Perception of Effectiveness: Simplistic ideas appear effective.
Media Influence: Sensational coverage promotes perception of widespread crime.

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Canada’s Tough on Crime Approach

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Bill C-10: The Safer Streets and Community Act
Mandatory minimum sentences, harsher penalties for drug and sexual offenses, stricter pardons.

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Main Issues with Tough on Crime Policies

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Not Evidence-Based: No credible evidence that increasing punishment reduces crime.
Not Cost Effective: High costs of incarceration versus community-based measures.
Disproportionately Impacts Marginalized: Marginalized communities face higher rates of arrest and harsher sentencing.

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Impact of Tough on Crime Policies on Provincial Corrections

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Increase in mandatory minimum sentences leading to overcrowding.
More offenders sentenced to provincial facilities.
Overcrowding reduces effectiveness of rehabilitative programs.

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Provincial Corrections

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Provincial corrections manage correctional services at the provincial or territorial level.
Each province/territory has its own system, distinct from the federal system.

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Provincial Corrections Responsibilities

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Incarceration and Custody: Supervise individuals sentenced for provincial offences.

Sentencing and Probation: Conduct pre-sentence reports, and assess probation eligibility.

Offender Management: Risk assessments, corrective plans, security levels, and programs.

Rehabilitation and Reintegration: Programs addressing criminal behaviour causes.

Community Corrections: Supervise community sentences, probation, and conditional release.

Legal and Court Liaison: Reports, assessments, case management, and court appearance facilitation.

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Purpose of Probation

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Allows offenders to stay in school, maintain employment, and care for families.
Less costly and more beneficial than incarceration.

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Supervising Probationers

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Supervision intensity varies by risk level; low-risk may rarely meet officers, high-risk may require frequent meetings.
Home visits and workplace meetings may be conducted.

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Electronic Monitoring (EM)

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EM used to track movements as a condition of release, bail, or probation.
Used for high-risk cases or temporary absence from correctional institutions.

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RNR Model

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Risk, Need, Responsivity

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