Interim Policy Bulletin 690
Interim Policy Bulletin
Number: 690
In Effect: 2022-06-13
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Commissioner's Directive (CD) 711: Structured Intervention Units
Policy number and title:
Commissioner's Directive (CD) 711: Structured Intervention Units
Why was the policy changed?
The policy was revised to clarify the management and delivery of programs, interventions and services within a Structured Intervention Unit (SIU), and provide flexibility when determining referrals to programs/ interventions. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has closely monitored the operations of the SIUs since their implementation in November 2019. Through monitoring the SIUs and maintaining ongoing communication with staff at SIU sites, amendments to the policy were required in order to be more reflective of the operational needs of the SIUs.
What has changed?
Amendments have been made to the body of CD 711: Structured Intervention Units, as well as to Annex D: Correctional, Educational and Social Programs Delivered in the SIU in a Men's Institution. For the full list of changes, please consult Annex A: English Changes, of this Interim Policy Bulletin.
How was it developed?
Amendments to CD 711 and to Annex D of this policy were developed by the Offender Programs and Reintegration Branch, in consultation with the Strategic Policy Division.
Who will be affected by the policy?
These amendments apply to program staff and supervisors working in an SIU and in sending institutions.
Annex A: English Changes
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to specify the position responsible for ensuring that inmates in a men's institution are considered for a referral to the interventions developed specifically to address the reasons for inmates' transfer to an SIU.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to specify the position responsible for determining the most appropriate program and/or intervention. In addition, considerations have been added in order to help guide the decision.
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The referenced paragraph was not previously in the policy direction. |
The following paragraph has been added to the Programs, interventions, services and leisure section to emphasize that Indigenous inmates' preference for Indigenous programs/interventions should be prioritized to ensure CSC provides effective, culturally appropriate interventions and reintegration support for First Nations, Métis and Inuit inmates: The SIU Parole Officer, in consultation with the Case Management Team, will ensure that referrals to Indigenous programs/interventions for Indigenous offenders take precedence over referrals to the non-lndigenous equivalent programs/interventions, pursuant to GL 726-2: National Correctional Program Referral Guidelines. This consideration will be documented in the offender's Structured Intervention Unit Correctional Plan Update (CPU-SIU) as per Annex G of GL 711-1: Structured Intervention Unit (SIU) Transfer Procedures, SIU Sites. |
The referenced paragraph was not previously in the policy direction. |
The following paragraph has been added to the Programs, interventions, services and leisure section to ensure that inmates are provided with the opportunity to continue participating in their programs/interventions until they are physically transferred out of the SIU, as the transfer may take place after the date of the transfer decision: The SIU Manager or Manager, Intensive Intervention Strategy (MIIS), will ensure the delivery of correctional and education programs/ interventions continues until the inmate is physically transferred out of an SIU. |
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Previous policy direction did not indicate the specific requirements for maintaining program schedules as continuous or non-continuous for the MM-SIU interventions. As such, this direction has been added to ensure a standardized approach in managing the MM-SIU program schedules. 3. Referrals to the appropriate stream of MM-SIU will normally be made via an administrative referral by the SIU Parole Officer. The MM-SIU interventions will be maintained as a continuous program schedule in OMS and managed as per GL 726-3: National Correctional Program Management Guidelines. |
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to allow the flexibility of using the "Waitlisted" assignment status when there is a delay in offering the intervention.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to align the program report requirements with the program end date instead of the date of the transfer decision to more accurately capture the time the inmate participated in the intervention.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to clarify that the program status should be updated when the program ends or when the inmate physically transfers out of the SIU instead of on the date of the transfer decision. This will more accurately capture the time the inmate participated in the correctional program.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to allow the flexibility of using the "Waitlisted" assignment status when there is a delay in offering the intervention.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to align the program status and the program final report requirements with the program assignment end date instead of the date of the transfer decision to more accurately capture the time the inmate participated in the intervention.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to clarify that the program status should be updated when the program ends or when the inmate physically transfers out of the SIU instead of on the date of the transfer decision. This will more accurately capture the time the inmate participated in the education program.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to align the program status and the program final report requirements with the program assignment end date instead of the date of the transfer decision to more accurately capture the time the inmate participated in the education program.
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This previous policy direction was enhanced to clarify when the SIU-SPO is to complete the responsibilities listed under paragraph 25.
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Paragraph 26 has been removed from Annex D, as the completion of the SIU Social Program Referral Tool is no longer the SIU Parole Officer's responsibility. |
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