Women's corrections
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) oversees the services, resources and accommodations for women in the federal correctional system. This includes women in federal institutions, plus those under supervision in the community.
CSC's safe and supportive environment provides opportunities that empower women to live with dignity and respect. CSC:
- helps women offenders rebuild their lives as law-abiding citizens, and
- creates safer communities for all
Services and information
Overview
Discover the principles that govern corrections for women. Get quick facts about women’s corrections.
Programs for women
Learn about the different types of correctional programming available to women offenders. Discover the focus of women’s programming and its different intensity levels.
Women’s facilities
Access information about CSC’s facilities for women. Learn about their multi-level composition and the types of accommodations.
Mental health services
Understand the mental health issues that women offenders experience. Learn about CSC’s mental health continuum of care.
Recruitment and training
Identify what jobs at CSC pertain to women offenders and how to apply for them.
History
Review the history of women offenders in federal corrections.
Statistics and research
Find statistics and relevant research related to women offenders.
Correctional programs for Indigenous women
CSC offers separate Indigenous Women Offender Correctional Programs to meet Indigenous women's unique, culturally-related needs.
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