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Internal Audit at CSC
A Q&A with CSC's Chief Audit Executive
May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month. Let’s Talk recently sat down with CSC’s Chief Audit Executive, Sylvie Soucy, to learn more about internal audit.
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about GBA+
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Celebrating International Children’s Book Day
By: Laurie Lannin, A/Senior Project Officer, Women Offender Sector
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
Thank you, Captain Ed Dean – Recognizing a special volunteer at CSC
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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.
Meachel Chad – CSC’s First Female Regional Commander of the Guard of Honour
By: Jason Warner, Correctional Programs Officer, Matsqui Institution
Meachel Chad works at Fraser Valley Institution and has been employed with CSC since 2002.
CORCAN and OOHL Build Relationships with Nekaneet First Nation
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On November 30, 2020, the keys to a new home were handed over to the Nekaneet First Nation. It was the first house built by residents of the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge (OOHL) for female offenders, outside Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.
Scott Macfarlane's Story
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Prior to working for CSC as a Case Management Assistant at Saskatchewan Parole, Scott Macfarlane was a soldier in the Canadian military for 21 years.
A paw-sitive impact: Animal-assisted therapy at RPC
In 2014, a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program dog and handler team began visiting the Regional Psychiatric Centre (RPC) in Saskatchewan. Inmates and staff quickly recognized that the structured visits were having a positive impact on the inmates’ lives. In fact, based on the experiences of the inmates who took part in the visiting program, the therapy dogs appeared to instinctively support evidence-based trauma principles used by health care service providers. Of course, they don’t know it’s called that. They’re just friendly.
Let’s Talk Express
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Let’s Talk has been an important communications tool at CSC since it was first published in December 1975.
Taking one day at a time
After losing her daughter, Patricia Hung is helping other victims navigate tragedy
It was New Years Day 2008 when Patricia Hung’s daughter, 14-year-old Stefanie Rengel, was brutally murdered outside their home in Toronto.
Collaboration at CSC
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In our last Blueprint 2020 report in January 2015, we highlighted Chelsey Donohue, a Communications Advisor at CSC, who was working to improve
Psychologically Healthy Workplaces - Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Resilience
By: Dr. Jeff Morley, Registered Psychologist, Canadian Center for Police and Emergency Services Resilience
Canada has a new Psychologically Healthy Workplace Standard, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association.
Head’s Up!
Presenting CSC’s 2016 Blueprint 2020 Progress Report
Welcome to the Correctional Service of Canada’s (CSC) 2016 Blueprint 2020 progress report.
Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions Wins Leadership Award
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Established in 1970, the Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions (Aventa) has a long-standing, distinguished reputation for providing evidence-based, holistic addi
CSC inmates make “Buddy Benches” in British Columbia
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Sometimes a school bench could be more than just a solution for tired feet.
Working together to support the families of incarcerated individuals
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Research from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) shows that there is a connection between positive family relationships and lower rates of recidivism.This is at the heart of the Canadian Families and Corrections Network (CFCN), which focuses on families who have someone that they care about inside.
Understanding Islam – Extremism and the Distortion of a Peaceful Faith
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CSC employees in Ottawa had a unique opportunity to peer inside the minds of religious extremists at an event celebrating World
Lizanne Gobeil's Story
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“It happened right after work, I was completely overwhelmed. I didn’t know what to do or where to go to solve my problem.
Experiencing a Restorative Opportunity
Susan's Story
It was a June afternoon in 1994 when Susan McDonald’s life changed in ways that most of us could never understand.
CSC’s Michael Taylor - Excellence in Religion
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We would like to congratulate Michael Taylor who received the African Canadian Achievement Award (ACCA) for Excellence in Religion.
CSC’s National C-25 Construction Program
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Today, CSC is proud to say that the delivery of the C-25 construction program has been a resounding success.
Transforming Offender Case Management at CSC
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It is with great excitement that the Correctional Operations and Programs (COP) Sector at CSC shares with you this video that showcases some of the initiatives being undertaken
30 years of CSC's mission: From the people who carry it out everyday
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its mission statement this year! Since 1989, our mission has been the foundation of the important work CSC does every day. We are proud of the service accomplished to contribute to public safety and help offenders become law-abiding citizens.
Building skills with CORCAN’s beekeeping program
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In 2018, the CORCAN employment and employability program started a beekeeping initiative as part of the re-opening of the penitentiary farms at Collins Bay and Joyceville Institutions.