Part 10 Flashcards
1
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two reasons for leaving custody
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- warrant expiry
- conditional realease
2
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warrant expiry
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end of an inmate’s sentence
3
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conditional release
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- leaving before warrant expiry
- federal inmates typically request a conditional release
- provincial/territorial inmates typically have shorter sentences so may receive this as a condition
4
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purpose of CCRA
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- oversees eligibility criterias
- outlines conditions of release
- offender cannot put forward any undo risk before the expiry of their sentence (½ considerations)
- release of this offender will make them a law abiding citizen that contributes to the safety and well-being of the community
5
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types of conditions release
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- temporary absence
- day parole
- full parole
- statutory release
6
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temporary absence
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- escorted or unescorted absence for medical, family, wok or educational reasons
- most common form of release at the prov./terr. level
7
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day parole
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- preps offenders for full release
- participation in community activities
- offender returns nightly to institution or half-way house
8
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full parole
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- apply for parole if eligible and if granted the reminder of your sentence is served in the community with supervision
- must report to parole officer in a regular basis and comply with conditions
9
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statutory release
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- only at federal level, but is a right held by offenders
- if ⅔ of a sentence has been served and parole has been denied, they should be eligible for a statutory release
- one chance at stat. release
- must serve remainder of sentence in the community under supervision by a PO
10
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eligibility for day parole
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- federal: apply 6 months prior to parole or 6 months into their sentence
- life sentence: can apply 3 years before parole eligibility (because life sentences are typically longer in length)
- provincial/Territorial: not an option in Quebec/Ontario; other jurisdictions - 6 months or after 1/3 sentence served
11
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eligibility for full parole
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- federal: can apply after serving 1/3 of sentence
- if you are serving a 1st degree murder sentence you can apply after 25 years and between 10-25 years for second degree murder
- p/t: less than 6 months can apply anytime and those serving 6+ months can apply after 1/3 of sentence served
12
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eligibility for statutory release
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- federal: can apply after serving 2/3 sentence for most; serving life or a indeterminate sentence not eligible
- p/t: not applicable
13
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CSC can deny stat. release under these circumstances
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- serving life or indeterminant not eligible
- if the offender if likely to commit and offense causing serious harm or death
- if an offender is likely to commit a sexual offense a child
- if an offender is likely to commit a serious drug offense before warrant expiry
14
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release plans
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- residential
- employment/educational prospects
- treatment arrangements for conditional release
- release plans must be vetted by PO that may take this client
15
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community assessments
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- conducted by probation/parole officers to evaluate the release plan
- level of supervision requirements in the community
- availability of community resources and can the community support it
- recommendations for special considerations to best predict your success
16
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pre-release plans and roles of correctional staff
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- risk assessment and management of risk
- the amount of risk an offender carries with them
- risk of reoffending (reoffending will typically occur within 2 years)
17
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victims role in parole decisions
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- first time after courts the victim can be involved and receive information
- request for information under the CCRA (Corrections and Conditional Release Act)
- victims can choose to participate in the process
18
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parole grant disparities
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- black inmates
- indigenous offenders
- women vs. men
- p/t vs. federal
19
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parole board decision-making
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- oversight by 2 PB members
- PB consider multiple documents in inmates file
- PB members address release plan and suitability for release
- PB members can as inmate any question
- decide risk level not manageable or parole granted with decisions
20
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issues with parole release
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- lack of diversity
- considering the background of individuals
- political influence on PB
- absence of guidelines for release criteria
- lack of knowledge on process for inmates/intimidating process
- PB can ask inmate literally anything
- applying over and over
21
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reintegration
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a process where offenders are prepped for and released from custodial institution and return to the community
22
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goal of reintegration
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preventing reoffending
23
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throughcare
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continuation of programs that start in custody into the community
24
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pains of re-entry
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- difficulties experienced by offenders transitioning from prison to life in the community
- e.g. personal, economic and social difficulties
25
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challenges faced by released offenders
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- social
- economic
- personal challenges
- lack of education or job skills
- finding suitable housing
- absence of family support
- poverty
- post incarceration symptoms
- substance issues
26
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domains of needs in re-entry
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- attitudes
- community functioning
- employment
- family
- personal and emotional
- associates
- substance abuse issues
27
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challenges for women
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reestablishing contact with children and regaining custody
28
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challenges for indigenous offenders
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- lack of community supports
- may not apply for conditional release
29
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challenges for high risk offenders
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monitored often by police
30
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challenges for offenders living with mental health issues
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- CSC is slow to address challenges
- cycle of reoffending and reincarceration
31
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challenges of sex offenders
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- often high-profile or publicized cases
- additional control and monitoring
- community notifications
- stigmatization
32
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challenges of state-raised offenders
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- no stake in the community
- little experience living on the outside
33
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parole officers
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- maintain contact with parole officers
- dual function of parole officers: resource, mitigate pains of re-entry AND monitoring, enforcing conditions
- ensure services are in place post custody
34
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factors to help reintegration
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- supportive family/friends
- stable housing and employment
- participation in programs
- change in attitudes
35
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failure to abide by conditions results in
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- may suspend parole for violating conditions or extend for committing a new offence
- remain in custody
