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Quebec Region
LA MACAZA INSTITUTION
La Macaza, Quebec
About the Institution
La Macaza Institution is a medium-security facility, located in La Macaza, Quebec. It opened in 1978 and can accommodate 240 inmates.
Inmates are housed in three living units.
La Macaza's distinguishing feature is its clinical program for sex offenders. Specific programs developed to address aspects of Aboriginal culture are also delivered. Other programs include: living skills, substance abuse treatment, personal development and educational programs.
Facility Characteristics
- Institution for male offenders
- Security level: medium
- Date opened: 1978
- Number of inmates: 270
- Average length of sentences:
- Less than 40 months: 21 per cent of inmates
- 40 months and over: 44 per cent of inmates
- Life sentences: 35 per cent of inmates
- Number of employees: 252
As of April 2010
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