}
PSDOs, Program Assistants and Justice Institute Directors:
Back row (1 to r): Stan Der Leong, Ray Gough, Carol Sonneson, Selma Swaab, Paul Pershick.
Front row (1 tor): Jan Campbell, Leona Smith, Angelle Brown, Laurie Morgan (1999) Corrections Branch Archives

Reorganization eliminated program advisory
groups (PAGs) that were established in 1982 to
assist senior management in creating policies
and long-term plans. PAGs provided advice
and decisions on operational issues that cut
across former regional jurisdictions. No longer
necessary within the functional model, PAGs
were eliminated and replaced by time-limited
focus groups.

The functional model removed duplication of
policy development within functions. This was
particularly the case with institutions where
policy and program development were locally
based. The functional model resulted in
correctional centres working towards more
consistent operations, and emphasized
commonalities rather than diversities.

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