} 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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