Preparing Incarcerated Individuals for Transition from Custody

The Correctional Services Division has a dual mandate. It is responsible for the safety and security of adults in custody. It is also responsible for preparing incarcerated individuals to transition back to the community upon release.

The audit found interventions for inmates—including group programming, education, and work opportunities—were limited and often not tied to the assessed needs of these individuals. This means that people in custody may not get the help they need addressing the issues that brought them into conflict with the law.

In addition, the audit found little evidence of inmates being connected to outside resources while in custody. Outside resources are important to support inmates when they leave custody—for example, to find housing or access addiction treatment.

The report includes 10 recommendations to help the Correctional Services Division better prepare incarcerated individuals to transition into the community.