Stockwell Day announces appointment to National Parole Board -- Prairies Region

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OTTAWA, February 9, 2007 – The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Patricia Haasbeek as a full-time member of the National Parole Board in the Prairies Region, effective February 19, 2007. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Haasbeek and welcome her as new member of the National Parole Board”, said Minister Day. “Mrs. Haasbeek has extensive experience in the correctional and justice system and is well positioned to fulfill her new responsibilities as a member of the Parole Board” added Mr. Day. Patricia Haasbeek of Winnipeg, Manitoba has eighteen years experience working in the Manitoba Correctional and Justice System. She is currently a probation officer responsible for managing high risk offenders. She is also managing a very specialized caseload of sex trade workers. Mrs. Haasbeek has an extensive knowledge and experience with domestic violence issues. In 1999-2000, she headed the transition team for the development and implementation of the domestic violence unit at Headingley Correctional Centre. In 1994-1995, she assisted in piloting and revising the first long-term domestic violence program for the province of Manitoba. Mrs. Haasbeek has a certificate in criminology from the Red River Community College and is currently attending the Canadian Institute of Management and Administration at the University of Manitoba.The National Board is an independent tribunal within the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, which is responsible for deciding the timing and conditions of release of offenders on various forms of parole. The Board contributes to the protection of the community by facilitating the timely integration of offenders as law-abiding citizens. The Board’s first and foremost consideration in its decision-making is the safety of the public.For further information:John VandoremalenNational Parole Board(613) 954-5331Media RelationsPublic Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada(613) 991-0657Mélisa LeclercDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Honourable Stockwell DayMinister of Public Safety (613) 991-2863

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