Alouette Correctional Centre for Women

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Description
Alouette Correctional Centre for Women was opened in April 2004 as a facility for female offenders who are classified to open or medium security. Inmates are housed in three cottage-style residences.

Core programs

• Substance Abuse Management for Women
• Emotions Management for Women
• Relationship Skills for Women

Other programs

• Spirituality and religion workshops
• Drug and alcohol counselling
• Narcotics / Alcoholics Anonymous
• Recreational therapy groups
• Release planning
• Native liason services

Education

• Adult basic education up to GED, and basic literacy

Inmate work and skills development

• Cleaning and maintenance
• Laundry
• Inmate food preparation
• Horticulture and greenhouse program
• Library worker
• Woodwork program
• Invasive weed program
• Fisheries program
• Thrift store work experience

Recreation

• Gymnasium
• Weight room
• Library services
• Arts and crafts
• Ceramics
• Board games, cards, TV
• Bingo
• Seasonal sports – volleyball, softball and jogging

Religious and spiritual services
The chaplain provides weekly services and ecumenical and interfaith liaison counselling. Church groups and representatives from the community regularly provide services and support. A Native liason provides spirituality and cultural awareness events.

Inmate health
Inmates have access to the following health care professionals:

• Nurses
• Doctors
• Dentist
• Psychologist
• Psychiatrist

Community involvement

• Church groups
• Elizabeth Fry Society
• Alcoholics / Narcotics Anonymous groups
• M2/W2 (inmate visiting program)
• Income assistance worker
  

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