Addictions Research

Research Branch     PDF version

A Branch of the Correctional
Operations and Programs Sector
Correctional Service of Canada

Working to advance corrections policy, programs and management practices
through applied research

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Role

The primary role of the Research Branch at Correctional Service of Canada is to conduct an applied program of research that advances effective and efficient corrections towards the goals of crime prevention and public protection.

To accomplish this, the Research Branch is organized and managed to deliver an applied program of research that flows from the Service’s Mission. More specifically, research that responds to current strategic objectives (such as Safe Reintegration, Secure Institutions, Community Engagement, Drug Strategy, Aboriginal People, Women Offenders, Violent Offenders, Program Accreditation) but also anticipates new areas of concern (such as Globalization, Public Health, Quality of Life, Staff/Executive Recruitment and Retention).

The Research Branch links Canadian federal/provincial territorial and international correctional efforts; encourages active collaboration with other federal departments, the academic research community, non-government organizations and other jurisdictions; and balances the conduct of applied research with the effective communication and dissemination of findings.

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Goals

Meet the expanding requirement for applied research related to corrections policy, programming and management practices as well as specialist training.

Provide correctional and academic personnel in Canada as well as from other countries with opportunities to conduct research on offenders and related issues of concern to correctional agencies.

Establish a cooperative and complementary relationship with existing research groups, criminal justice associations, and nongovernment organizations to ensure that research needs on corrections are met and to avoid duplication.

Utilize, promote and facilitate the research and development capabilities and resources of Canada in responding to identified needs in corrections. This includes universities, colleges, correctional management training and other schools throughout Canada.

Provide research skills and developmental opportunities to correctional personnel and the academic community not available through government programs or beyond the "in-house" training capacity of most public and private corrections organizations.

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Branch Divisions

• Programs and Reintegration Research
• Addictions Research
• Women Offender Research
• Population Management Research

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Research Publications

• FORUM on Corrections Research
• Research Reports
• Research Briefs
• Special Reports
• Publications

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