Prisons Inside/Out Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/prisons-inside-out Listen to Prisons Inside/Out, a podcast from Correctional Service Canada. Follow along as we take you beyond the walls of our institutions, highlighting the important work we do to protect Canadians and change lives every day. 2023 Correctional Service Canada 913efae8-c126-5f3f-b488-5037f48951cb yes en Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:14 -0500 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:15:06 -0500 https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/lets-talk/listen/prisons-inside-out.html https://img.transistorcdn.com/4A21FvtYtMUQKU1VcMnpZhhKQsbeoWPeY9r-65uKIFE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3ODg5LzE3MDI5/OTc3MjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Prisons Inside/Out https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/lets-talk/listen/prisons-inside-out.html episodic Correctional Service Canada Listen to Prisons Inside/Out, a podcast from Correctional Service Canada. Follow along as we take you beyond the walls of our institutions, highlighting the important work we do to protect Canadians and change lives every day. Listen to Prisons Inside/Out, a podcast from Correctional Service Canada. Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC Correctional Service Canada podcasts-balados.gen-nhq@csc-scc.gc.ca No No Security Threat Groups 22 22 Security Threat Groups full 23e02f1c-1a33-44ca-b0ea-0b86fa6e78c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a1abf91 Traditional organized crime groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, street gangs… On the outside, we think of them as criminal organizations. But inside Canada’s federal prisons, we refer to them as Security Threat Groups (STGs).

STGs represent a complex and evolving challenge in federal prisons in Canada. But what exactly are these groups and how do they impact life in prison?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Chris, a Senior Project Officer with more than 25 years of front-line experience at CSC, who explains how these groups influence safety, offender behaviour and reintegration efforts. He’ll also break down how these groups are monitored and the strategies CSC uses to maintain a safe and secure environment while supporting rehabilitation.

]]> Traditional organized crime groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, street gangs… On the outside, we think of them as criminal organizations. But inside Canada’s federal prisons, we refer to them as Security Threat Groups (STGs).

STGs represent a complex and evolving challenge in federal prisons in Canada. But what exactly are these groups and how do they impact life in prison?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Chris, a Senior Project Officer with more than 25 years of front-line experience at CSC, who explains how these groups influence safety, offender behaviour and reintegration efforts. He’ll also break down how these groups are monitored and the strategies CSC uses to maintain a safe and secure environment while supporting rehabilitation.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1221 Traditional organized crime groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, street gangs… On the outside, we think of them as criminal organizations. But inside Canada’s federal prisons, we refer to them as Security Threat Groups (STGs).

STGs represent a complex and evolving challenge in federal prisons in Canada. But what exactly are these groups and how do they impact life in prison?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Chris, a Senior Project Officer with more than 25 years of front-line experience at CSC, who explains how these groups influence safety, offender behaviour and reintegration efforts. He’ll also break down how these groups are monitored and the strategies CSC uses to maintain a safe and secure environment while supporting rehabilitation.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Behind the Badge (Emergency Response Teams) 21 21 Behind the Badge (Emergency Response Teams) full c408f474-daa3-47d3-9337-052ae778a9ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/23c8a200 The Behind the Badge series is back, sharing the stories and voices of frontline staff across the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). In this episode, we take you inside the world of CSC’s Emergency Response Teams (ERTs)—specialized units trained to respond to critical incidents within federal correctional institutions.

You’ll hear from Patrick, an ERT member, who talks about the rigorous training, specialized equipment, and high-stakes situations they face. Whether responding to disturbances, conducting searches, or supporting institutional operations, ERTs are a cornerstone of CSC’s safety strategy.

]]> The Behind the Badge series is back, sharing the stories and voices of frontline staff across the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). In this episode, we take you inside the world of CSC’s Emergency Response Teams (ERTs)—specialized units trained to respond to critical incidents within federal correctional institutions.

You’ll hear from Patrick, an ERT member, who talks about the rigorous training, specialized equipment, and high-stakes situations they face. Whether responding to disturbances, conducting searches, or supporting institutional operations, ERTs are a cornerstone of CSC’s safety strategy.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1354 The Behind the Badge series is back, sharing the stories and voices of frontline staff across the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). In this episode, we take you inside the world of CSC’s Emergency Response Teams (ERTs)—specialized units trained to respond to critical incidents within federal correctional institutions.

You’ll hear from Patrick, an ERT member, who talks about the rigorous training, specialized equipment, and high-stakes situations they face. Whether responding to disturbances, conducting searches, or supporting institutional operations, ERTs are a cornerstone of CSC’s safety strategy.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Inmate committees 20 20 Inmate committees full 419e2ebc-8db0-4e90-8203-dd36762596bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/61555801 Every federal prison in Canada has an inmate committee. But what do they actually do, and why does it matter? 

These elected groups of inmates represent the incarcerated population and play a very important role in maintaining an open line of communication between staff and inmates and bringing forward concerns about daily life, like food, programs, and living conditions. 

In this episode, we will learn more about inmate committees through conversations with Denise, an Assistant Warden at Nova Institution for Women, and an incarcerated women and inmate committee Chair.

]]> Every federal prison in Canada has an inmate committee. But what do they actually do, and why does it matter? 

These elected groups of inmates represent the incarcerated population and play a very important role in maintaining an open line of communication between staff and inmates and bringing forward concerns about daily life, like food, programs, and living conditions. 

In this episode, we will learn more about inmate committees through conversations with Denise, an Assistant Warden at Nova Institution for Women, and an incarcerated women and inmate committee Chair.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1027 Every federal prison in Canada has an inmate committee. But what do they actually do, and why does it matter? 

These elected groups of inmates represent the incarcerated population and play a very important role in maintaining an open line of communication between staff and inmates and bringing forward concerns about daily life, like food, programs, and living conditions. 

In this episode, we will learn more about inmate committees through conversations with Denise, an Assistant Warden at Nova Institution for Women, and an incarcerated women and inmate committee Chair.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Corrections in women's institutions 19 19 Corrections in women's institutions full 0a3921e9-ba7d-4c6c-80c4-45ceb917189e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d74857bd Ever wondered what life is really like inside a federal women’s prison in Canada?

Correctional services for women have been shaped by decades of evolution, beginning with the landmark Creating Choices report in 1990. In fact, the five principles that emerged from this report still guide our interventions with incarcerated women today.

In this episode, we will learn more about the world of correctional services for women through conversations with Denise, an Assistant Warden at Nova Institution for Women, and Vanessa, an incarcerated woman.

]]> Ever wondered what life is really like inside a federal women’s prison in Canada?

Correctional services for women have been shaped by decades of evolution, beginning with the landmark Creating Choices report in 1990. In fact, the five principles that emerged from this report still guide our interventions with incarcerated women today.

In this episode, we will learn more about the world of correctional services for women through conversations with Denise, an Assistant Warden at Nova Institution for Women, and Vanessa, an incarcerated woman.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1630 Ever wondered what life is really like inside a federal women’s prison in Canada?

Correctional services for women have been shaped by decades of evolution, beginning with the landmark Creating Choices report in 1990. In fact, the five principles that emerged from this report still guide our interventions with incarcerated women today.

In this episode, we will learn more about the world of correctional services for women through conversations with Denise, an Assistant Warden at Nova Institution for Women, and Vanessa, an incarcerated woman.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Education in prison 18 18 Education in prison full ab0973d8-b44b-4f90-a9c8-773a421d5b2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7616ca92 In this episode, we explore how education transforms lives within Canada's federal correctional institutions. We’ll hear a teacher talk about his work, and we'll also hear from one of his students who reflects on the positive impacts education had on his life.

Discover how education helps with rehabilitation, but also contributes to safer communities and reduced recidivism.

]]> In this episode, we explore how education transforms lives within Canada's federal correctional institutions. We’ll hear a teacher talk about his work, and we'll also hear from one of his students who reflects on the positive impacts education had on his life.

Discover how education helps with rehabilitation, but also contributes to safer communities and reduced recidivism.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1752 In this episode, we explore how education transforms lives within Canada's federal correctional institutions. We’ll hear a teacher talk about his work, and we'll also hear from one of his students who reflects on the positive impacts education had on his life.

Discover how education helps with rehabilitation, but also contributes to safer communities and reduced recidivism.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Behind the Badge (Primary Workers) 17 17 Behind the Badge (Primary Workers) full 80836b94-a424-4c97-980a-16074986e799 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d68dd01a The Behind the Badge series is back, sharing the stories and voices of frontline staff across the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). In this episode, we hear from Ashley, a Primary Worker at Nova Institution for Women in Truro, NS. Primary Workers like Ashley are essential to women’s corrections, they manage security, support rehabilitation and play a key role in case management.

Tune in as Ashley shares what it’s like working inside a women’s prison, and the importance of dynamic and static security, in her own words.

]]> The Behind the Badge series is back, sharing the stories and voices of frontline staff across the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). In this episode, we hear from Ashley, a Primary Worker at Nova Institution for Women in Truro, NS. Primary Workers like Ashley are essential to women’s corrections, they manage security, support rehabilitation and play a key role in case management.

Tune in as Ashley shares what it’s like working inside a women’s prison, and the importance of dynamic and static security, in her own words.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:30:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 712 The Behind the Badge series is back, sharing the stories and voices of frontline staff across the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). In this episode, we hear from Ashley, a Primary Worker at Nova Institution for Women in Truro, NS. Primary Workers like Ashley are essential to women’s corrections, they manage security, support rehabilitation and play a key role in case management.

Tune in as Ashley shares what it’s like working inside a women’s prison, and the importance of dynamic and static security, in her own words.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Inside Canada's Penitentiary Museum 16 16 Inside Canada's Penitentiary Museum full 6274e5e0-307a-4faf-a6b9-1f3f139cde7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/997f27c0 Since 1964, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum has been preserving the rich and complex history of corrections in our country. Located just across the street from the former Kingston Penitentiary, Canada’s first federal institution, the museum houses artifacts and exhibits that help bring this history to life.

In this episode, Museum Historian Dave guides us through the evolution of federal corrections in Canada; from its beginnings before Confederation to the present day. Along the way, we explore key milestones, shifting philosophies in corrections, and the stories behind the events that have shaped our correctional history.

]]> Since 1964, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum has been preserving the rich and complex history of corrections in our country. Located just across the street from the former Kingston Penitentiary, Canada’s first federal institution, the museum houses artifacts and exhibits that help bring this history to life.

In this episode, Museum Historian Dave guides us through the evolution of federal corrections in Canada; from its beginnings before Confederation to the present day. Along the way, we explore key milestones, shifting philosophies in corrections, and the stories behind the events that have shaped our correctional history.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1794 Since 1964, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum has been preserving the rich and complex history of corrections in our country. Located just across the street from the former Kingston Penitentiary, Canada’s first federal institution, the museum houses artifacts and exhibits that help bring this history to life.

In this episode, Museum Historian Dave guides us through the evolution of federal corrections in Canada; from its beginnings before Confederation to the present day. Along the way, we explore key milestones, shifting philosophies in corrections, and the stories behind the events that have shaped our correctional history.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections: Part 2 15 15 Cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections: Part 2 full 2a7fbf50-d09f-491d-8135-d08688a6801b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f81820f Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in Canada’s federal correctional system, and many incarcerated individuals have had limited or no prior connection to their Indigenous culture, history, or identity. In part two of our exploration of cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections, we look at how cultural identity and community support are key to the safe and successful reintegration of Indigenous offenders.

In this episode, we hear from Elder Josephine Buffalo, who shares her perspective on the importance of preserving Indigenous culture and the unique role Elders play in supporting incarcerated individuals. We also hear from Julia, Operations Manager at Buffalo Sage Wellness House, who explains how Section 81 healing lodges provide culturally grounded support through supervised housing, traditional teachings, and reintegration programs for Indigenous offenders.

]]> Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in Canada’s federal correctional system, and many incarcerated individuals have had limited or no prior connection to their Indigenous culture, history, or identity. In part two of our exploration of cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections, we look at how cultural identity and community support are key to the safe and successful reintegration of Indigenous offenders.

In this episode, we hear from Elder Josephine Buffalo, who shares her perspective on the importance of preserving Indigenous culture and the unique role Elders play in supporting incarcerated individuals. We also hear from Julia, Operations Manager at Buffalo Sage Wellness House, who explains how Section 81 healing lodges provide culturally grounded support through supervised housing, traditional teachings, and reintegration programs for Indigenous offenders.

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1925 Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in Canada’s federal correctional system, and many incarcerated individuals have had limited or no prior connection to their Indigenous culture, history, or identity. In part two of our exploration of cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections, we look at how cultural identity and community support are key to the safe and successful reintegration of Indigenous offenders.

In this episode, we hear from Elder Josephine Buffalo, who shares her perspective on the importance of preserving Indigenous culture and the unique role Elders play in supporting incarcerated individuals. We also hear from Julia, Operations Manager at Buffalo Sage Wellness House, who explains how Section 81 healing lodges provide culturally grounded support through supervised housing, traditional teachings, and reintegration programs for Indigenous offenders.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Healthcare in Canada's prisons 14 14 Healthcare in Canada's prisons full 6edf2c86-522b-457b-ab20-d44264a3bb9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b9f634a In this episode, we meet CSC’s hard-working health professionals who take us behind the scenes to give us a glimpse into what it’s like to provide health services to inmates in federal prisons across the country.

CSC is mandated by law to provide essential health care to inmates, which we know in turn contributes to safer prisons for our staff and safer communities for the public. Go behind the scenes with our health professionals who are working hard to make a difference and keep everyone safe every day.

]]> In this episode, we meet CSC’s hard-working health professionals who take us behind the scenes to give us a glimpse into what it’s like to provide health services to inmates in federal prisons across the country.

CSC is mandated by law to provide essential health care to inmates, which we know in turn contributes to safer prisons for our staff and safer communities for the public. Go behind the scenes with our health professionals who are working hard to make a difference and keep everyone safe every day.

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:37:15 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1182 In this episode, we meet CSC’s hard-working health professionals who take us behind the scenes to give us a glimpse into what it’s like to provide health services to inmates in federal prisons across the country.

CSC is mandated by law to provide essential health care to inmates, which we know in turn contributes to safer prisons for our staff and safer communities for the public. Go behind the scenes with our health professionals who are working hard to make a difference and keep everyone safe every day.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Can inmates vote? 13 13 Can inmates vote? full e4e8ced2-f6dd-4d22-b326-7d2ebe90e5ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/14e654f7 In 2002, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that denying inmates the right to vote was a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this episode, we will hear from the offender who challenged the law and made voting possible for all federally incarcerated people and from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff on how voting works in a federal prison.

]]> In 2002, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that denying inmates the right to vote was a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this episode, we will hear from the offender who challenged the law and made voting possible for all federally incarcerated people and from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff on how voting works in a federal prison.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:57:34 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1597 In 2002, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that denying inmates the right to vote was a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this episode, we will hear from the offender who challenged the law and made voting possible for all federally incarcerated people and from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff on how voting works in a federal prison.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No The National Monitoring Centre 12 12 The National Monitoring Centre full 9002bc55-d112-48de-8803-7b1491c8237b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d91e5af Public safety is a 24/7 responsibility, especially for the team at Correctional Service Canada’s (CSC) National Monitoring Centre (NMC). As the eyes and ears of CSC, especially during the critical after-hours, the NMC plays a vital role in maintaining public safety, monitoring offenders on various types of releases in the community to keep Canadians safe. 

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Kletke, a supervisor at the NMC, to learn how he and his team manage this crucial and dynamic responsibility.

]]> Public safety is a 24/7 responsibility, especially for the team at Correctional Service Canada’s (CSC) National Monitoring Centre (NMC). As the eyes and ears of CSC, especially during the critical after-hours, the NMC plays a vital role in maintaining public safety, monitoring offenders on various types of releases in the community to keep Canadians safe. 

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Kletke, a supervisor at the NMC, to learn how he and his team manage this crucial and dynamic responsibility.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1153 Public safety is a 24/7 responsibility, especially for the team at Correctional Service Canada’s (CSC) National Monitoring Centre (NMC). As the eyes and ears of CSC, especially during the critical after-hours, the NMC plays a vital role in maintaining public safety, monitoring offenders on various types of releases in the community to keep Canadians safe. 

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Kletke, a supervisor at the NMC, to learn how he and his team manage this crucial and dynamic responsibility.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Restorative justice: Part two 10 10 Restorative justice: Part two full 7df5b7c4-0d0e-42a6-ae3b-a2ded8eabfba https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb101eff "I've found so many positive things, and even now I'm learning so much more about myself than I did three years ago when I when I met with the offender."

In part two of this episode, we continue Angie's story. This time, we hear from the offender who sat across from her in a face-to-face meeting through the Restorative Opportunities program. Later, Angie returns to reflect on that conversation and share her final thoughts on what the program has meant to her healing journey.
 
Episode resources: 

]]> "I've found so many positive things, and even now I'm learning so much more about myself than I did three years ago when I when I met with the offender."

In part two of this episode, we continue Angie's story. This time, we hear from the offender who sat across from her in a face-to-face meeting through the Restorative Opportunities program. Later, Angie returns to reflect on that conversation and share her final thoughts on what the program has meant to her healing journey.
 
Episode resources: 

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:30:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1653 "I've found so many positive things, and even now I'm learning so much more about myself than I did three years ago when I when I met with the offender."

In part two of this episode, we continue Angie's story. This time, we hear from the offender who sat across from her in a face-to-face meeting through the Restorative Opportunities program. Later, Angie returns to reflect on that conversation and share her final thoughts on what the program has meant to her healing journey.
 
Episode resources: 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Food services 11 11 Food services full 93327191-8b1e-4e8b-a210-6f470bb38f35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33961e27 Have you ever wondered what mealtime looks like in prison? Feeding thousands of inmates in a controlled environment requires careful coordination and planning on a massive scale.

In this episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we visit Drumheller Institution in Alberta to meet the dedicated CSC staff making it happen each and every day.

]]> Have you ever wondered what mealtime looks like in prison? Feeding thousands of inmates in a controlled environment requires careful coordination and planning on a massive scale.

In this episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we visit Drumheller Institution in Alberta to meet the dedicated CSC staff making it happen each and every day.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:30:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1339 Have you ever wondered what mealtime looks like in prison? Feeding thousands of inmates in a controlled environment requires careful coordination and planning on a massive scale.

In this episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we visit Drumheller Institution in Alberta to meet the dedicated CSC staff making it happen each and every day.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Restorative justice 10 10 Restorative justice full 4ef9960f-e27b-4718-ae91-ba5541ee9c46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/672cddc0 “I told him that I forgave him for who he was, not for what he took from me, that was very important that I worded it that way.”

In this episode, we share Angie’s story, in her own words. After her brother was murdered, Angie began her healing journey with the support of a Restorative Opportunities (RO) program mediator.

Episode resources: 

]]> “I told him that I forgave him for who he was, not for what he took from me, that was very important that I worded it that way.”

In this episode, we share Angie’s story, in her own words. After her brother was murdered, Angie began her healing journey with the support of a Restorative Opportunities (RO) program mediator.

Episode resources: 

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 4104 “I told him that I forgave him for who he was, not for what he took from me, that was very important that I worded it that way.”

In this episode, we share Angie’s story, in her own words. After her brother was murdered, Angie began her healing journey with the support of a Restorative Opportunities (RO) program mediator.

Episode resources: 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections 9 9 Cultural reconnection in Indigenous corrections full cb99f879-10ea-4c00-a8e2-3230738239f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9bbb37b “To me, that’s a piece that is so important when we’re talking about reintegration, because part of reintegration is reconnection.”

On this episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we explore how Indigenous inmates can discover or reconnect with their cultural roots while incarcerated. We speak with an inmate on their journey of cultural revitalization, and Teddi Saddleback, the acting Executive Director of Pê Sâkâstêw Centre in Mâskwâcîs, Alberta. Listen in as they share how traditional Indigenous practices are helping to shape paths of rehabilitation and transformation within the correctional system. 

]]> “To me, that’s a piece that is so important when we’re talking about reintegration, because part of reintegration is reconnection.”

On this episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we explore how Indigenous inmates can discover or reconnect with their cultural roots while incarcerated. We speak with an inmate on their journey of cultural revitalization, and Teddi Saddleback, the acting Executive Director of Pê Sâkâstêw Centre in Mâskwâcîs, Alberta. Listen in as they share how traditional Indigenous practices are helping to shape paths of rehabilitation and transformation within the correctional system. 

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 2197 “To me, that’s a piece that is so important when we’re talking about reintegration, because part of reintegration is reconnection.”

On this episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we explore how Indigenous inmates can discover or reconnect with their cultural roots while incarcerated. We speak with an inmate on their journey of cultural revitalization, and Teddi Saddleback, the acting Executive Director of Pê Sâkâstêw Centre in Mâskwâcîs, Alberta. Listen in as they share how traditional Indigenous practices are helping to shape paths of rehabilitation and transformation within the correctional system. 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Community corrections 8 8 Community corrections full 57f6e929-229f-4a8a-9d7c-b0dc5b108e8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/486fc4bf “I think that being a parole officer is about building rapport and building trust, and that can be a very big challenge. But it’s a challenge that I happily take on because I feel that it is my greatest impact that I can have as a parole officer.”

Parole officers work tirelessly every day to keep Canadians and their communities safe, always prioritizing public and victim safety. In the latest episode of Prisons Inside / Out, meet Dalila, one of CSC’s dedicated parole officers. Tune in and listen as they share real stories form their work on the front lines.

]]> “I think that being a parole officer is about building rapport and building trust, and that can be a very big challenge. But it’s a challenge that I happily take on because I feel that it is my greatest impact that I can have as a parole officer.”

Parole officers work tirelessly every day to keep Canadians and their communities safe, always prioritizing public and victim safety. In the latest episode of Prisons Inside / Out, meet Dalila, one of CSC’s dedicated parole officers. Tune in and listen as they share real stories form their work on the front lines.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1904 “I think that being a parole officer is about building rapport and building trust, and that can be a very big challenge. But it’s a challenge that I happily take on because I feel that it is my greatest impact that I can have as a parole officer.”

Parole officers work tirelessly every day to keep Canadians and their communities safe, always prioritizing public and victim safety. In the latest episode of Prisons Inside / Out, meet Dalila, one of CSC’s dedicated parole officers. Tune in and listen as they share real stories form their work on the front lines.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Preventing and detecting contraband 7 7 Preventing and detecting contraband full 5820706f-8659-406b-9984-41ca276de1c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25c8729a Preventing and reducing the number of drugs, cellphones, and other unauthorized items in correctional institutions is a priority for the Correctional Service of Canada. In this episode, we hear from two staff members who help do just that. Tune in to listen to our conversation with Detector Dog Handler, Todd, and Security Intelligence Officer, Christian, to learn more about how they help keep our prisons safe.

Additional information: 

]]> Preventing and reducing the number of drugs, cellphones, and other unauthorized items in correctional institutions is a priority for the Correctional Service of Canada. In this episode, we hear from two staff members who help do just that. Tune in to listen to our conversation with Detector Dog Handler, Todd, and Security Intelligence Officer, Christian, to learn more about how they help keep our prisons safe.

Additional information: 

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1308 Preventing and reducing the number of drugs, cellphones, and other unauthorized items in correctional institutions is a priority for the Correctional Service of Canada. In this episode, we hear from two staff members who help do just that. Tune in to listen to our conversation with Detector Dog Handler, Todd, and Security Intelligence Officer, Christian, to learn more about how they help keep our prisons safe.

Additional information: 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Behind the Badge: Part three (minimum security) 6 6 Behind the Badge: Part three (minimum security) full 5b72f32f-4ce5-4c59-8f53-8c87d8d3e925 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c02b930d “You can’t force change, all you can do is keep leading that example, and leading what the change could look like to them.” Every day, correctional officers in federal prisons across Canada go above and beyond to creative positive change in the lives of those in our care and custody. 

In the third and final episode of our “Behind the Badge” miniseries, we hear from Correctional Manager Ellen, who has been working on the frontlines of CSC for 26 years. Ellen currently works inside one of the several minimum-security prisons across Canada, and joins us on the podcast to talk about her inspiring journey in corrections. Tune in and hear the story in her own words. 

]]> “You can’t force change, all you can do is keep leading that example, and leading what the change could look like to them.” Every day, correctional officers in federal prisons across Canada go above and beyond to creative positive change in the lives of those in our care and custody. 

In the third and final episode of our “Behind the Badge” miniseries, we hear from Correctional Manager Ellen, who has been working on the frontlines of CSC for 26 years. Ellen currently works inside one of the several minimum-security prisons across Canada, and joins us on the podcast to talk about her inspiring journey in corrections. Tune in and hear the story in her own words. 

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 885 “You can’t force change, all you can do is keep leading that example, and leading what the change could look like to them.” Every day, correctional officers in federal prisons across Canada go above and beyond to creative positive change in the lives of those in our care and custody. 

In the third and final episode of our “Behind the Badge” miniseries, we hear from Correctional Manager Ellen, who has been working on the frontlines of CSC for 26 years. Ellen currently works inside one of the several minimum-security prisons across Canada, and joins us on the podcast to talk about her inspiring journey in corrections. Tune in and hear the story in her own words. 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Behind the Badge: Part two (medium security) 5 5 Behind the Badge: Part two (medium security) full ee356671-3a4b-410e-8e95-5549c9b4510e https://share.transistor.fm/s/04c3f984 “It's different every day. It just doesn’t stop, it’s 24/7.” Correctional officers in federal prisons work hard to keep us safe. They work in shifts around the clock during days, weeknights, weekends and holidays.

In this episode of our podcast, we continue our three-part miniseries, Behind the Badge, with Don, a correctional officer in his 16th year of service with the Correctional Service of Canada. Follow along with Don who takes us on a tour of the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution in the latest episode of Prisons Inside/Out. 

]]> “It's different every day. It just doesn’t stop, it’s 24/7.” Correctional officers in federal prisons work hard to keep us safe. They work in shifts around the clock during days, weeknights, weekends and holidays.

In this episode of our podcast, we continue our three-part miniseries, Behind the Badge, with Don, a correctional officer in his 16th year of service with the Correctional Service of Canada. Follow along with Don who takes us on a tour of the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution in the latest episode of Prisons Inside/Out. 

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1135 “It's different every day. It just doesn’t stop, it’s 24/7.” Correctional officers in federal prisons work hard to keep us safe. They work in shifts around the clock during days, weeknights, weekends and holidays.

In this episode of our podcast, we continue our three-part miniseries, Behind the Badge, with Don, a correctional officer in his 16th year of service with the Correctional Service of Canada. Follow along with Don who takes us on a tour of the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution in the latest episode of Prisons Inside/Out. 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Behind the Badge: Part one (maximum security) 4 4 Behind the Badge: Part one (maximum security) full ae155425-2d8e-4c28-bd5b-a978651ab624 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cfe151f “It wasn’t until I was in uniform that I realized how important this job is.” The work that Correctional Officers do can be challenging but also rewarding. They work hard to keep Canadians safe but also have a positive impact on the lives of those in our care and custody. 

Over the next several weeks, we’ll meet some of them in a new three-part series, called Behind the Badge. In part one, we meet Victoria, who has worked inside a maximum-security prison for the last two years. Tune in to this episode to hear her story.

]]> “It wasn’t until I was in uniform that I realized how important this job is.” The work that Correctional Officers do can be challenging but also rewarding. They work hard to keep Canadians safe but also have a positive impact on the lives of those in our care and custody. 

Over the next several weeks, we’ll meet some of them in a new three-part series, called Behind the Badge. In part one, we meet Victoria, who has worked inside a maximum-security prison for the last two years. Tune in to this episode to hear her story.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1086 “It wasn’t until I was in uniform that I realized how important this job is.” The work that Correctional Officers do can be challenging but also rewarding. They work hard to keep Canadians safe but also have a positive impact on the lives of those in our care and custody. 

Over the next several weeks, we’ll meet some of them in a new three-part series, called Behind the Badge. In part one, we meet Victoria, who has worked inside a maximum-security prison for the last two years. Tune in to this episode to hear her story.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Celebrating women in corrections 3 3 Celebrating women in corrections full 29e231f3-28f5-4227-af44-d050ff5ac1f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32044303 Join us for this episode where we talk with two very special guests: CSC Commissioner Anne Kelly and CSC Deputy Commissioner of Indigenous Corrections, Kathy Neil. We’ll hear from them about the path that led to their successful careers, the challenges they overcame, and talk about what it’s like being a woman leader in corrections in their own words. 

]]> Join us for this episode where we talk with two very special guests: CSC Commissioner Anne Kelly and CSC Deputy Commissioner of Indigenous Corrections, Kathy Neil. We’ll hear from them about the path that led to their successful careers, the challenges they overcame, and talk about what it’s like being a woman leader in corrections in their own words. 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1511 Join us for this episode where we talk with two very special guests: CSC Commissioner Anne Kelly and CSC Deputy Commissioner of Indigenous Corrections, Kathy Neil. We’ll hear from them about the path that led to their successful careers, the challenges they overcame, and talk about what it’s like being a woman leader in corrections in their own words. 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No Maximum to minimum, and everything in between 2 2 Maximum to minimum, and everything in between full e245e081-af80-46ca-89b0-9572f7f2d6c2 https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/lets-talk/listen/prisons-inside-out/episode-02.html Over the last several months, we've heard a lot about the transfer of offenders between different security levels in federal prisons. In this episode, we are diving into the details on how and why exactly these transfers can happen.

Join us as Kory Abrams, Assistant Warden of Interventions, takes us behind-the-scenes to break down the operations of inmate transfers, security classifications, and everything else that falls in between. 

]]> Over the last several months, we've heard a lot about the transfer of offenders between different security levels in federal prisons. In this episode, we are diving into the details on how and why exactly these transfers can happen.

Join us as Kory Abrams, Assistant Warden of Interventions, takes us behind-the-scenes to break down the operations of inmate transfers, security classifications, and everything else that falls in between. 

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:30:00 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 1094 Over the last several months, we've heard a lot about the transfer of offenders between different security levels in federal prisons. In this episode, we are diving into the details on how and why exactly these transfers can happen.

Join us as Kory Abrams, Assistant Warden of Interventions, takes us behind-the-scenes to break down the operations of inmate transfers, security classifications, and everything else that falls in between. 

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No CSC 101: Introduction to federal corrections 1 1 CSC 101: Introduction to federal corrections full 0c03dcc1-e669-44d1-bb49-12236c5bbe7d https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/lets-talk/listen/prisons-inside-out/episode-01.html Have you ever wondered what it’s like beyond the walls of our federal prison system in Canada?

In this first episode of Prisons Inside/Out, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions to
explore just that. Join us as we take a deep dive into Correctional Service Canada (CSC) to investigate the
complexities and myths that surround our system. How often do prison escapes happen in Canada? Are
there really gangs in prison? Can inmates vote? Listen to this quick crash course, hosted by Kirstan
Gagnon and Veronique Rioux, before we explore other topics, more-in-depth, later this season.

]]> Have you ever wondered what it’s like beyond the walls of our federal prison system in Canada?

In this first episode of Prisons Inside/Out, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions to
explore just that. Join us as we take a deep dive into Correctional Service Canada (CSC) to investigate the
complexities and myths that surround our system. How often do prison escapes happen in Canada? Are
there really gangs in prison? Can inmates vote? Listen to this quick crash course, hosted by Kirstan
Gagnon and Veronique Rioux, before we explore other topics, more-in-depth, later this season.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:58:49 -0500 Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada 704 Have you ever wondered what it’s like beyond the walls of our federal prison system in Canada?

In this first episode of Prisons Inside/Out, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions to
explore just that. Join us as we take a deep dive into Correctional Service Canada (CSC) to investigate the
complexities and myths that surround our system. How often do prison escapes happen in Canada? Are
there really gangs in prison? Can inmates vote? Listen to this quick crash course, hosted by Kirstan
Gagnon and Veronique Rioux, before we explore other topics, more-in-depth, later this season.

]]> Canadian Prison, Prison in Canada, Correctional Service Canada, Corrections, Canadian Corrections, CSC No