The aim of this Institution is to decrease
the possibility of the trainee again
becoming involved in crime. We seek to
achieve this goal by providing an
environment and set of experiences which
will facilitate the learning of socially
acceptable values and new social and
vocational orientations which, in turn, will
serve to inhibit anti-social behaviour in the
future.

The specific methods employed to achieve

this goal are as follows:

(1) The approximation within the
Institution of an environment as much
like the normal community as possible.
This is done by fostering a sense of

community identity both on the part

of staff and trainees in settings of
relatively small living units. In this
environment the trainee is encouraged
to become directly involved in his own
rehabilitation as well as that of his

(2)

(3)

(4)

fellow inmates. The administration is
structured to support this process of

both mutual and self-help.

The provision of opportunities for the
trainee to improve his manual and
intellectual skills so that he can
become a productive member of the
wider community on discharge.

The provision of leisure time
experiences, which will foster the
learning of new leisure time pursuits
for utilization in the free community.

The provision of individual and group
counselling services which will assist
the trainee to explore his personal
shortcomings and motivate him
towards a personally satisfying and

socially useful life.15

Left: Drafting room at Haney Correctional
Institution (date: unknown)

Albove: Haney Correctional Institution
carpentry shop (date: unknown)
Corrections Branch Archives

15 Counsellors’ Manual, Haney Correctional Institution, 1965.

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