Policy bulletin 547

Policy Bulletin

Policy Bulletin

  • Number: 547
  • In Effect: 2016-10-11

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Why were the policies changed?

The above noted policies were amended in order to address concerns and to provide further clarification related to the private family visit process and to the completion of Community Assessments for private family visits.

What has changed?

The Statement of Voluntary Participation and Consent for Private Family Visits form (CSC/SCC 0531) has been modified to enable CSC to gather more information from the visitor.

Two new forms entitled Threat Risk Assessment for Private Family Visits (with Visitors) (CSC/SCC 1529) and Threat Risk Assessment for Private Family Visits (Individual Time) (CSC/SCC 1527) were created, and will be completed by staff with the objective of assessing the overall risk to the security of the institution, staff, visitor, and inmate. These new forms will also replace the requirement to complete an Assessment for Decision.

Although the Threat Risk Assessment forms will provide for overall security risk assessment, staff will continue to record the recommendation and decision via the CSC Board Review/Decision Sheet.

More specifically, these changes include:

CD 710-8 – Private Family Visits

CD 715-3 - Community Assessments

How were they developed?

These amendments were developed by the Offender Programs and Reintegration Branch of the Correctional Operations and Programs Sector jointly with the Strategic Policy Division. Consultation occurred with internal and external stakeholders, including inmate committees.

Accountabilities?

Roles and responsibilities are detailed in the policy documents.

Who will be affected by the policies?

Apply to staff involved in the application process and management of private family visits and those requesting or completing Community Assessments.

Expected cost?

N/A

Other impacts?

N/A

For more information

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.

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