|
Pretrial
and Regional Correctional Centres
Kamloops
Regional Correctional Centre (KRCC)
Contact
Information
Description
Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre is a remand and sentenced
facility for adults in the interior region of B.C. The centre opened
in 1989. In addition to nine living units, there are cells for segregation
and medical observation purposes.
Core
programs
- Substance
Abuse Management
- Violence
Prevention
- Family Violence
Prevention
- Respectful
Relationships
Other
programs
- Mentally Disordered Offender
- Breaking
Barriers Program (cognitive skills)
- Alcoholics/
Narcotics Anonymous
- Drug and
Alcohol Counsellors
- Release planning
- Native Brotherhood
Education
- Grade 12 education (GED Certificate) or a Grade 12 Graduation – Adult Dogwood Diploma
Inmate
work and skills development
- Cleaning
and maintenance
- Metal shop
- Woodworking
- Laundry
- Mending Clothing
- Inmate food
preparation
- Community
service and contracted community work
Firewood
- Metal work
- Greenhouse
- Grounds maintenance
- Highway
cleanup
- Silviculture
- Invasive Plant Management
Recreation
- Gymnasium
with weight room, and outside playfields/ courtyards
- Common rooms
for board games, cards and TV
- Library
services
Religious
and spiritual programs
The chaplain provides weekly services, ecumenical and interfaith
liaison, bible study classes and individual counselling. The chaplain
brings volunteers to the centre and helps organize special events.
Native elders provide aboriginal spirituality and cultural awareness.
A sweat lodge is located on the grounds.
Inmate
health
Inmates have access to the following health care professionals:
- Nurses
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Psychological
nurse
- Forensic
liaison
Community
involvement
- KRCC Community
Advisory Board
- John Howard
Society
- Salvation
Army
- Alcoholics
Anonymous
- M2/W2 (inmate visiting program)
- Native prison
liaison
- Phoenix Centre
- Thompson River University (TRU)
[Corrections
Home]
|
