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Ever been at a social event and had someone ask you what you do for a living? When you answer, what kind of reaction do you get? 

“The dogs’ support is bringing me out of my c

In an effort to spread the love of reading to children, and in recognition of International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) on April 2nd, the Women Offender Sector held a book drive

It's been twenty years since Alan Edwards, a Restorative Justice facilitator in Edmonton, began working in the field.

* Note to the reader: Some of the details included in this story may be disturbing to some readers.

In March, a group of CSC staff from across the country will start rolling out a new online tool that will help connect Indigenous offenders with their home communities.

Female inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution (FVI) minimum security annex have been very busy making quilts for those in need of comfort. Seven of them were recently donated

What is the significance of a uniform? For community agents like police, firefighters or paramedics, a uniform is not a frivolously designed garment: It’s a visually distinct identifier that signifies a social purpose. After all, having an easily recognizable signifier allows citizens to determine the community agent’s purpose.

We often say that as the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), we couldn’t do what we do for offenders without the help of our volunteers.

In May 2016, Stony Mountain Institution (SMI) formally launched a staff job shadowing initiative.

As a Correctional Officer, dealing with major incidents and individuals with extensive needs and risks is often rewarding, but the mental and physical toll of our work quickly b

Up until nine years ago, Bowden Institution Correctional Officer Ken Watt was confident in his job, felt like he could handle any situation and inmate, and was completely comfor

It’s difficult for Dalila Boukhaloua to choose just one key lesson that Elder Dan Ross has taught her during their working relationship here at CSC.

*A note to readers: This is the third article in a series we are doing on EXCOM sub-committees.  The first one was about the Safety and Security Sub-Committee, and the secon

For those looking in from the outside it would appear that most correctional staff are coping and functioning well. They attend work and carry out their duties to the expected h

Throughout the course of this report, we have shown you concrete examples of everyday excellence, innovation, and collaboration taking place across our organization.

CSC employees in Ottawa had a unique opportunity to peer inside the minds of religious extremists at an event celebrating World

Building a healthy, respectful, and supportive work environment is a priority for CSC.

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Let’s Talk has been around longer than the Correctional Service of Canada itself.

At all of our penitentiaries across the country, teams of dedicated professionals work closely with each offender to identify programs that will help him or her take responsibil

Let’s Talk has been an important communications tool at CSC since it was first published in December 1975.