Sentencing

Correctional System

provinical

closed custody

dangerous offenders

escape risks

protective custody

psychological care offenders

open custody

non-violence offenders

federal

maximum security

armed guards

secured buildings

razor-wire fences

barred windows/doors

medium security

fewer guards/barriers

more freedom/contact w/ other prisoners

minimum security

no external barriers

more employment/educational programs

Correctional Programs

Correctional Service of Canada

Correctional Plans

living skills

cognitive skills training

substance abuse intervention

sex offender treatment

family violence intervention

literacy

work experience

Paroles/Pardons

Parole

Conditional Release

Unescorted Temporary absence

work release

escorted

unescorted

Conditions

travel directly to residence

report to parole supervisor as instructed

provide officer with address - report any changes

remain in Canada at all times

obey law/keep the peace

inform supervisor if arrested or questioned by police

always carry release certificate and identity card.

report to police if instructed

no weapons

return to penitariary at date and time if on day parole

Deciding Parole

risks

offence

criminal history

social problems (ie. drug use/family violence

mental status (especially if likelihood of future crime

earlier release performance

relationship/employment opportunities

psychological/psychiatric reports

professional opinions

Offender

behaviour while incarcerated

evidence behaviour has changed

benefit from correctional programs

treatment of any professionally diagnosed disorders

Day parole

full parole

Statutory Release

Pardons

application for

summary

3 years

indictable

5 years

Reasons to Rescind

conviction of summary offence

unacceptable conduct

false information at time of application

Royal Prerogative of Mercy

Goals

Retribution

Segregation

Rehabilitation

Restitution

Denunciation

Deterrence

general

specific

Procedures

Perspectives to Consider

Offender

Victim

Society

Sentencing Hearing

Mitigating Factors

Aggravating Factors

Traditional Types

discharges

absolute

conditional

suspended sentence

intermittent sentence

conditional sentence

electronic monitoring

probation

restitution

Binding-Over/Peace Bond

deportation

fines

suspension of privileges

plea bargaining

incarceration

length of imprisonment

dangerous offender

indeterminate sentence

concurrent sentence

consecutive sentence

Restorative Justice

victim-offender mediation

family group conferencing

victim-offender panels

aboriginal sentencing circles