Mission Institution

I n speaking with key members of our resident population here at Mission Medium Institution, we hope our response provides relevant insight into just how severe the current 'correctional' system has deviated from how we believe real corrections, justice and true human rights interests fi t with the 'Canadian values' identity of this country.As the Harper government gutted CSC, they in eff ect created a series of warehouses for the incarcerated and a set them up for failure model of release.Coming up with the fi rst fi ve of our top ten areas of reform that are needed was easier than the remainder.In fact, curbing it just to ten was more than diffi cult. Journal of Prisoners on Prisons, Volume 26(1&2), 2017these walls through employment that will build skill sets necessary for success outside.Instead, with most jobs CSC chooses to placate the residents with meaningless opportunities.We fully understand routine and basic work ethic is important.We get these types of lower skilled opportunities may be a starting point, but what about an action plan that a resident can see movement forward and work toward achievement as opposed to simply existing throughout their sentence with no real plan?Where does the term 'Correctional Plan' come into play?Is it just to "maintain employment", nothing more, nothing less?How does this really help?Putting a plan together with the prisoner would require not only regular meetings with them, but also breaking down the silos and communicating with CSC colleagues and coordinating between departments. Healthcare Model (Overall)a.There is little tangible mental health and addictions support.b.Eye care has been cut to the point of real concern.c. Basic dental care and costs post-release must be increasing, because the 'care' off ered inside is pathetic.d.The failed mental health and addictions policies lead the individuals with immediate needs to monopolize healthcare time, leaving the vast majority of other residents with limited or no time.When care is available, the medical staff are highly suspicious of prisoners or turned off to any listening or off ering real compassion -few get served.e. Make no mistake, healthcare is horrendous today.Men with cancer, blood in their urine and stools (for months at a time), diabetics and other health based / nutritional diets are ignored, and we could go on.7. Ineff ective and Inconsistent Policies, with a Lack of Timely Consultation with Prisoner Representations / the Inmate Wellness Committee -Commissioner's Directives, Standing Orders, Security Bulletins, and Guidelines a.The approach to policy changes involves little consultation with prisoners.b.Policies are constantly changing with everything seemingly very off -balance (e.g.just think about NHQ policy being constantly

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