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"Protect
Communities, Reduce Reoffending"
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B.C. Corrections is an evidence-based organization committed to reducing reoffending and protecting communities through adult offender management and control. For more information download a copy
of Strategic
Plan: B.C. Corrections 2010-2013 [PDF].
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The Branch is
organized into two divisions:
- Adult Custody
– Operates correctional centres with various levels of security
and control for individuals awaiting trial or serving a provincial
custody sentence. Correctional programs address thought patterns,
behaviour and lifestyles that are known to contribute to crime.
- Community
Corrections and Corporate Programs – Operates more than
50 community corrections offices across the province. Probation
officers facilitate offender programs, and supervise court orders.
They also prepare reports and assessments about adult offenders,
victims, and sentencing options for the court. The division manages
community work service, and supports offenders to make positive
changes in their behaviour and attitudes.
Community
Corrections and Corporate Programs Division also provides expertise,
co-ordination and support to all parts of the Corrections Branch
through strategic planning, program development, research and
information systems. For these functions, the division is the
branch link to other ministries and agencies.
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