Federal corrections chapter 11 Flashcards
Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP)
Castle-like structure with 9-meter-high stone walls.
Operated on the silent system: solitary confinement and no communication.
Extreme isolation led to severe mental health problems in prisoners.
when was the Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) founded
Canada’s First Penitentiary
Provincial Penitentiary of the Province of Upper Canada (Kingston Penitentiary).
Opened in 1835, operational until September 2013.
Modeled after ESP, followed the silent system.
History of extreme brutality and cruelty, including lashings, abuse of children and women, and starvation as punishment.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC
Headquartered in Ottawa with 43 federal institutions across 5 regions.
Institutions include Indigenous healing lodges, psychiatric facilities, and high-security units.
Indigenous Offenders
Indigenous people represent over 30% of the federally incarcerated population but only 5% of Canada’s total population.
Historical and systemic factors contribute to overrepresentation, including colonization, residential schools, and socio-economic challenges.
What is Federal Parole?
Parolees are federal prisoners conditionally released before their warrant expiry date after review by the Parole Board of Canada.
Parole usually starts with temporary absences, then day parole, followed by full parole.
Warrant Expiry Date
The date on which a sentence is complete, ending correctional jurisdiction.
Statutory Release
Eligible after serving two-thirds of a sentence unless designated as dangerous.
Day Parole
Daytime release with return to a facility at night.
Temporary Absences
Escorted or unescorted leave from the facility for various reasons (family, education, medical).
Full Parole
Complete release under supervision in the community.
