Chaplaincy services
CSC provides chaplaincy services to offenders in institutions across Canada through:
Chaplains help offenders to observe their religious and spiritual practice and they support them to explore questions related to spirituality, religion and life purpose.
Chaplains work with various faith communities and coordinate volunteers.
The right of offenders to practice their religion is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and other legislation. Chaplains ensure that offenders of all traditions are offered opportunities to practice their faith.
Contact us for more information about Chaplaincy Services by email.
Most requested
Memorandum of Understanding: Interfaith Committee on Chaplaincy (IFC)
This Memorandum of Understanding is an agreement between the CSC and the IFC concerning a renewal of their relationship. Hereinafter, the document will be referred to as the MOU.
Complimentary Resources for Restorative Justice Week 2013
Virtually all of the world's religions share the view that we must treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. How would this apply if we were victims of a crime? How would this apply if we had committed a crime?
Restorative justice
Restorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on addressing the harm caused by crime and meeting the needs of those involved. In essence, restorative justice processes provide opportunities for safe and voluntary dialogue between victims, offenders, and communities.
Information for victims
We strive to provide victims with the information they need to have an effective voice in the federal correctional system. We want to make sure that victims are treated with compassion, fairness, and respect.
Family and friends
Family and friends are encouraged to maintain contact with inmates throughout their sentence. This can be done through visits, phone calls, and letters.
Volunteers
Are you interested in helping offenders become law-abiding citizens? Would you like to make a difference and support families of incarcerated offenders?
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