Corrections
Corrections Service is responsible for probation, parole, aftercare and adult institutional services throughout the Territories. The purpose of the Corrections Service is the correction and treatment of offenders and the protection of the community by:
- providing, when requested by a court, information respecting the background of an offender before sentencing;
- offering probation and parole supervision, counselling and aftercare services to offenders;
- providing for the safe custody and detention of inmates in a correctional centre;
- providing supervision, treatment and training of inmates with a view to their rehabilitation; and
- promoting and assisting programs designed to prevent and diminish crime within a community.
The Corrections Service
provides services for both adult and young
offenders. These services are supervised by the Director of
Corrections, and are undertaken by a staff of approximately 240
full time and casual employees in ten communities.
Corrections Exemplary Service Medal
The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal recognizes employees of the Canadian Correctional service who have had a minimum of twenty years of service and who have contributed to enhancing the profession. Roy Kaiser is the newest recipient of this prestigious award.
For more information on the Corrections Exemplary Service Medal or how to nominate a recipient, please contact:
Corrections
(867) 873-7704
This page last updated: May 2011
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