Prison Pulse

Parole Conditions are imposed when the parole board grants day/full parole to an inmate. There are two types of conditions: general conditions- that every inmate must follow & special conditions targeted by individual.

The Provincial and Federal prisons handles and manages inmate’s money differently. The provincial prison has a simplified approach while the Federal system has more more guardrails and rules

Part 2 – List of questions the parole board can/will ask to determine suitability for release. The inmate should know and understand their crime and crime cycle to be prepared for their hearing.

Choosing the best halfway house is important to the transition of any offender to the community. Know what your goals are, where you want to reside and the support you will require, and start planning early.

The Correctional Investigator is an independent agency within CSC that has the authority to investigates complaints by inmates. They can investigate make recommendations and resolve the complaints.

Inmates in Canadian penitentiaries are allowed specific “Cell Effects,” these items allowed are based on the security level and the prices allocated to these items often vary from the actual price for the items in the community.

Part 1 – Preparing for a parole hearing is the single most important hearing an inmate will have to earn release back to the community. These sample questions will help with your preparation.

A parole hearing and their decision is the most intense and probably the single most important procedure every inmate will have to undergo. It’s a matter of earning freedom or continue to be in prison.

Phone calls from prison can be very costly, so know the facts about the best services to use so you can save on the collect calls you are receiving. Avoid hidden fees and save on your calls!

“Segregation “in Canadian prisons has been abolished and replaced with the New -Structured Intervention Unity (SIU). These changes are intended to provide care that does not affect mental health.