correctional services department
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is a federal government agency responsible for the administration of sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC operates a network of 43 institutions, including 5 for women, and 96 parole offices and sub-offices across the country. The agency employs over 18,000 staff members who work towards providing a safe and secure environment for offenders, while also offering programs and services that contribute to their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
CSC's mission is to contribute to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane control. The agency's values include respect, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to excellence. CSC works closely with various stakeholders, including other government agencies, Indigenous communities, and non-governmental organizations, to achieve its goals.
The agency offers a wide range of programs and services to offenders, including education, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, mental health support, and spiritual services. CSC also focuses on providing culturally appropriate programs for Indigenous offenders, who represent a significant proportion of the federal inmate population.
In addition to its correctional facilities, CSC manages community-based residential facilities, known as Community Correctional Centres (CCCs), which provide a structured living environment for offenders on conditional release. The agency also oversees the delivery of parole and other forms of conditional release, working in collaboration with the Parole Board of Canada.
CSC is committed to transparency and accountability, regularly publishing reports on its performance and engaging with the public through various means, such as its website and social media channels. The agency also conducts research to inform its policies and practices, with a focus on evidence-based decision-making.
The Correctional Service of Canada's headquarters is located at 445 Union St, Kingston, ON K7L, Canada. For more information about CSC and its operations, please visit their official website.