Debates of June 4, 2015 (day 83)

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COMMITTEE MOTION 136-17(5): INMATE ACCESS TO REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, CARRIED

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Justice find innovative ways to increase inmates’ access to rehabilitation programs and to ensure that all inmates have access to the programs they most need to meet the rehabilitation goals. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Moses.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think it all begins right on the onset of when an inmate comes to the institution system and developing that case management assessment. But, more importantly, the case management plan, not having those in place doesn’t help the inmate look at what programs will benefit him the most, and being institutionalized for a certain amount of time, it’s the perfect opportunity to get some of those who are of the highest needs, whether they’re mental health issues or alcohol and drug related, to get them to the right and proper rehabilitation programs or any programs that can help them get reintegrated into their communities or back into society as well. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. Motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Bisaro.