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"Protect
Communities, Reduce Reoffending"
News
- April 2009
Prolific
Offender Management (POM) pilot project — the objective
is to reduce the amount of crime committed by a small number of
prolific offenders in six pilot communities: Surrey, Kamloops, Nanaimo,
Prince George, Williams Lake and the Capital Regional District (Victoria).
The project brings together resources from enforcement agencies
(police, corrections and Crown) with a range of health and social
service partners.
See March 2009
POM
Pilot Project Newsletter posted on the Criminal Justice Reform’s
Prolific Offender Management Project.
Report
on pretrial centre released.
A report by Carmichael Wilson Property Consultants Ltd,
which looked at 60 potential sites for a new Lower Mainland pretrial
centre, is now available, along with background information.
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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