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The Custody Rating Scale (CRS) continues to hold predictive validity for men offenders at intake. The Custody Rating Scale (CRS) is an instrument employed by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) to assist in determining an offender’s initial security classification.

Among men offenders, concordance between the Custody Rating Scale (CRS) and actual security classification was 74% for new admissions, and 69% for revocation admissions. The Custody Rating Scale (CRS) is an instrument employed by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) to assist in determining...

Community supervision profiles of Section 84 releases for Indigenous offenders released from men's institutions are unique compared to those of non-Section 84 participants. Involving Indigenous communities in the reintegration process of Indigenous offenders, specifically through the Section 84...

Currently, about one-third of all Indigenous offenders released from women's institutions participated in Section 84 releases; participation rates did not appear to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study examines the prevalence of Section 84 releases for Indigenous offenders...

Women’s Healing Lodges offer culturally-relevant support through a trauma-informed and gender-based lens. Healing Lodges are environments that use Indigenous values, traditions, and beliefs to offer culturally-appropriate services and programs for Indigenous offenders.

Security threat group affiliated offenders have unique and complex needs, behaviours, institutional experiences, and post-release outcomes. Previous research regarding Security Threat Group (STGs) affiliated offenders indicated that they pose operational and behavioural challenges while in custody.

Accessibility Plan of Correctional Service Canada from 2022 to 2025

This report describes the progress made by Correctional Service Canada on the Accessibility Plan outlined for 2022 to 2025

In this first episode of Prisons Inside/Out, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions to explore just that. Join us as we take a deep dive into Correctional Service Canada (CSC) and investigate the complexities and myths that surround our system.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) finds value in helping students find employment and gain experience. Find information on work opportunities for students here.