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'One big Positive Space': Transforming our culture
Kat Ferguson and Sharp Dopler are just a generation apart, but their experiences as “out” members of the LGBTQ2 community could not have been more different.
Guelph area Parole Officer to run with Flame of Hope at National Torch Run
Carrie Gouthro has worked for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for 22 years and has been involved in the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR) for the same amount of time. The LETR is the world’s largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics. The Torch Run is the most well-known event hosted by the organization, and that’s how Carrie became aware of the organization in 1997. Her journey with the Torch Run started then, after a friend encouraged her to attend.
Horticulture program builds skills at Nova Institution for Women
Horticulture is more than simply growing plants. Any avid gardener will likely tell you that horticultural activities build self-confidence, encourage perseverance and promote a calm, relaxed environment. It’s these qualities that make the Horticulture Skills Training Program extremely popular amongst the women at the Nova Institution for Women in Truro.
Open House at the Regional Mental Health Centre
On February 21, 2018, the Regional Mental Health Centre (RMHC) opened its doors to community partners. Located in the Quebec Region, the RMHC is a multi-level security facility for male inmates who have various mental health needs.
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Theo Fleury brings a message of trauma and healing
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How offenders benefit from CORCAN apprenticeships
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CSC's Maxime-Kalifa Sanou an exceptional athlete
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Canada's Penitentiary Museum on pace for another record year
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CSC doctors discuss new National Medical Advisory Committee, mental health strategies
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History project about penitentiaries wins award
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More options than ever to address workplace harassment at CSC
As CSC works to address cases of harassment and bullying within the organization, senior managers are encouraging employees to use the assortment of tools at their disposal to report inappropriate behaviour as soon as it happens.
Theo Fleury brings a message of trauma and healing
On Thursday, January 18, 2018, Stony Mountain Institution (SMI) was honoured to host former NHL player Theoren (Theo) Fleury, who attended the institution to share his story of trauma and healing with offenders and staff.
How offenders benefit from CORCAN apprenticeships
One of the main goals of CORCAN, a special operating agency within the Correctional Service of Canada, is to help offenders develop marketable skills that can help them find employment and successfully re-integrate into society.
Canada's Penitentiary Museum on pace for another record year
The Correctional Service of Canada Museum (also known as Canada’s Penitentiary Museum) has reopened its doors for the season and is already off to a record start. Curator Dave St. Onge says that 1,532 visitors have been through the museum since May 1, which represents a gain of 14 percent over the same time period last year.
CSC's Maxime-Kalifa Sanou an exceptional athlete
Maxime-Kalifa Sanou is all about sports and shows exemplary discipline. A former coach of the Rouge et Or at the Université Laval, an excellent basketball player and an accomplished boxer, Maxime has been an Admission and Discharge Officer at Donnaconna Institution since September 2016. Prior to this position, he worked there as a correctional officer for over eight years.
CSC doctors discuss new National Medical Advisory Committee, mental health strategies
Addressing and treating mental health disorders among offenders is a challenge CSC faces on a regular basis. But thanks in part to some fresh voices and new initiatives in the organization, progress is continually being made.
