Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs)

A Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) is a half-way house owned and operated either by a non-governmental agency (CRF) or by CSC (CCC). CBRFs may also include Hostels, Private Home Placements (PHPs), Alternative Community Beds (ACBs) and supervised apartments.

Community-based residential facilities provide a bridge between the institution and the community through gradual, supervised release. Many CBRFs offer programming for residents that may include life skills, substance abuse, employment and/or crisis counselling.

Community Residential Facilities (CRFs)

Facilities owned by non-governmental agencies sign contracts with CSC to provide special accommodation for, and counselling and supervision of, offenders who are usually on day parole. The contract sets out detailed requirements regarding levels of control and assistance.

CSC has approximately 200 contracts with CRFs (including Hostels, PHPs, etc) across Canada.

Community Correctional Centres (CCCs)

Community Correctional Centres (CCCs) are operated by CSC and provide structured living environments with 24-hour supervision. They are used to assist in rehabilitation by providing housing for those offenders released on Unescorted Temporary Absences, Work Release and Day Parole. CCCs also provide housing for offenders on Full Parole, Statutory Release and Long Term Supervision Orders where the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) has imposed a Special Condition to reside.

There are 16 CCCs across Canada.