Adult Corrections In Canada Second Edition

Adult Corrections in Canada is designed to meet the needs of introductory courses in criminology, criminal justice, and police foundations. Written by leading educators and practitioners, inside you will fi nd a comprehensive and time sensitive overview of adult correction that traces the historical roots of Canadian corrections to its current expression. Like all areas of the criminal justice system, corrections is constantly evolving and is infl uenced by economic, political, and social events. The authors contextualize these elements with key research and challenge us to examine the pros and cons of some of the classic debates in corrections, such as the use of custody versus community alternatives. ACC is designed in an easy-to-access format to support learning and instruction. The 13 chapters in this book feature: - box inserts that highlight key supplementary material to enrich the chapter content - helpful weblinks for further reading and inquiry - review and discussion questions - key terms and concepts About the Editors Dr. Michael Weinrath is the Director of the Justice Research Institute and past Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Winnipeg. Prior to joining the University of Winnipeg, Michael worked for 15 years in provincial corrections in Alberta and British Columbia. He publishes actively in the area of institutional and community corrections. Dr. John Winterdyk is one of Canada's most widely published criminologists. He is the former Director of the Centre for Criminology and Justice Research at MRU, and he is also a past recipient of the "Eff ective Team Award" and the fi rst MRU recipient of the "Distinguished Faculty Scholarship Award." He is a member of the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies, at Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB.

Corrections in Canada: Policy and Practice, Second Edition examines the Canadian correctional policy and practice. The book is comprised of 11 chapters that tackle a specific area of concern. The first chapter provides an introductory discourse about the Canadian correctional system. The next chapter discusses the history of Canadian Correction. Chapter 3 covers the Canadian correctional enterprise, and Chapter 4 talks about policymaking in Canadian corrections. The book also tackles correctional planning and deals with the structures of management and administration in corrections. The correctional treatment programs and the delivery of correctional treatment are also explained. The book then covers the community-based corrections. The last two chapters discuss correctional reform and the future of correction in Canada. The book will be of use to individuals interested in the Canadian correctional system, as well as to those involved in the development of any correctional systems.

Canadian Corrections offers a comprehensive introduction to correctional practices in Canada. This user-friendly text combines description, analysis of critical issues, current research and case students to teach students the inner-workings of the Canadian correction system. The second edition includes all current research findings and up-to-date statistical material as well as new information on trends in Canadian corrections, the challenges of probation in the 21st century and the privatization of corrections in Canada.

Also Serving Time informs readers about the realities of provincial and territorial prison work in Canada. Exploring the nuances of the job, Rosemary Ricciardelli shows how officer orientations and attitudes toward prisoners are interconnected and foundational in shaping their own experiences as well as those of managerial and administrative staff and prisoners themselves. Drawing on interviews with one hundred correctional officers with experience in a range of provincial and territorial prisons, Ricciardelli provides theoretical and applied explorations of officer orientations, interpretations, and risk propensity to show how perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs – both at the individual and structural levels – shape prison practices. Detailing officers' experiences working with male and female adult prison populations, Also Serving Time unpacks how gender informs the actions and self-presentation of correctional officers. Ricciardelli confirms that tasks of daily living underpinned by pervasive risk potential shape prison work. Through the officer accounts presented, the book provides an opportunity for readers to explore how punishment and "rehabilitation," gender, and the hierarchical structure of prison management together shape officers’ daily realities.

The Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS), in collaboration with federal and provincial/territorial corrections authorities, conducted a census of inmates in all adult correctional facilities in Canada on October 5th, 1996. This is the first time that a Snapshot of all adult inmates in Canada has been taken. The purpose of the project was to provide more detailed information on the make-up of inmate populations in Canada in order to answer questions such as who is incarcerated, where, and why.