Adult Corrections Strategic Plan

The MISSION of Adult Corrections is to work in cooperation with its partners and stakeholders to reduce re-offending through effective community supervision, custody and rehabilitative services.

The VISION of Adult Corrections is to promote safe communities by strengthening offender's ability to live, work and contribute in their communities.

The MANDATE of Adult Corrections is to provide a Correctional Service as established in The Correctional Services Act and The Correctional Services Administration, Discipline & Security Regulations.

The PINCIPLES that guide Adult Corrections are:

1. Public safety processes are balanced with the needs of stakeholders.
2. Partnerships are based on respect, collective responsibility and teamwork.
3. We respect and value cultural diversity and equality.
4. Duty to act fairly and provide access to redress mechanisms.
5. Retained rights by offenders.
6. Use of least restrictive measures and best practices.
7. Victim centered.
8. Respect for the rule of law.

The KEY CHALLENGES of Adult Corrections are:

1. Create an environment reflective of the vision, mission and mandate.
2. Develop and maintain an accountability framework.
3. Maintain an integrated case management process
4. Implement best practices
5. Strengthen inter-departmental, interagency, and community collaboration.
6. strengthen culturally appropriate corrections services
7. Develop effective labour relations.
8. Increase management capacity