An overview of women’s corrections
Women offenders comprise approximately 5% of the total population of federal offenders in Canada. Slightly more than half of these women are under community supervision.
In recent years, the women offender population has increased, particularly:
- Indigenous women
- women with mental health issues
- women affiliated with gangs
- women who are serving shorter sentences
The principles that govern women’s corrections
The following principles govern programs, interventions and services for women offenders:
- empower women offenders
- nurture meaningful and responsible choices
- foster respect and dignity
- create a supportive environment
- promote shared responsibility
Creating Choices: The Report of the Task Force on Federally Sentenced Women - Learn more about the principles that govern corrections for women offenders.
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