NCJ Number
76514
Date Published
1980
Length
215 pages
Annotation
Educational, vocational, and psychosociological programs operating in Ontario, Canada, correctional centers, corrections camps, privately-operated treatment centers, community programs, detention centers, and jails are described.
Abstract
Program categories include academic, vocational, industrial, occupational, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural development, and recreation. Number of participants, program enrollment capacity, in-facility or community-based location, and source of staffing are provided in chart form for each program described. Information about program content is also given. The descriptions are presented by provincial region, and ministry programs and institutions are described separately. There are 49 adult institutions operating in Ontario. These include 28 jails, eight detention centers, and 11 correctional centers. There are two forestry camps providing an outdoor work environment for 40 to 60 inmates per camp. In addition, the ministry operates 31 residential satellite facilities in the community.