The first phase of the new $181-million Nanaimo Correctional Centre has opened at Brannen Lake, with more space and support programs to help inmates better integrate into society once released, the province says.
It has space for educational, vocational, trades and rehabilitative programming, as well as areas for food services, health care and working with inmates with complex mental-health needs, the province said.The transition began April 30 from the existing correctional centre, which opened in 1953 as a reform school. It was converted to a correctional centre in the 1980s and can house up to 221 inmates serving sentences of less than two years who do not require higher levels of security.
“While they’re in custody, we want to support people to make meaningful change so that they can have a different life after prison,” said Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. A traditional Indigenous programs building, called Lelum, is planned, along with a horticultural centre and more programming space.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: timescolonist - 🏆 15. / 75 Read more »
Source: CHEK_News - 🏆 59. / 55 Read more »
Source: timescolonist - 🏆 15. / 75 Read more »
Source: PGCitizen - 🏆 65. / 51 Read more »
Source: TerraceStandard - 🏆 24. / 68 Read more »
Source: GlobalCalgary - 🏆 50. / 61 Read more »