Interim Policy Bulletin 710
Policy numbers and titles:
Commissioner’s Directive (CD) 710-2 – Transfer of Inmates
Guidelines (GL) 710-2-1 – CCRA Section 81: Transfers
GL 710-2-3 – Inmate Transfer Processes
GL 710-2-4 – Movement Within Clustered/Multi‑Level Institutions
CD 784 – Victim Engagement
Why were these policies changed?
These policies are amended in accordance with the Ministerial Direction to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) aimed at strengthening information sharing with victims in the context of the transfer of offenders. Specifically, the amendments impact consultations between Case Management Teams and Victim Services Units as well as the integration of victim considerations for supported voluntary transfers. These modifications are effective immediately and will be formally incorporated into the policies currently under review.
Interim Policy Bulletin
What has changed?
CD 710-2 - Transfer of Inmates
GL 710-2-1 – CCRA Section 81: Transfers
GL 710-2-3 – Inmate Transfer Processes
GL 710-2-4 – Movement Within Clustered/Multi-Level Institutions
CD 784 – Victim Engagement
How were they developed?
The changes were developed by the Communications and Engagement Sector in collaboration with the Correctional Operations and Programs Sector, the Strategic Policy Division, and national, regional and site-level staff.
Accountabilities?
Accountabilities from the policy changes are held by the Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Engagement; the Assistant Commissioner, Correctional Operations and Programs; and the Regional Deputy Commissioners.
Who will be affected by the policies?
All staff involved in the transfer of inmates and victim engagement.
Other impacts?
N/A
Contact:
Strategic Policy Division
Policy-Politiques.GEN-NHQ@csc-scc.gc.ca
Commissioner,
Anne Kelly
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