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Record 1 2012-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Penal Administration
CONT

A lady Deputy Superintendent, a Matron, an Assistant Matron or a female warder shall be present when female prisoners are interviewed.

OBS

matron: A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration pénitentiaire
OBS

Dans le milieu carcéral, il peut s'agit d'une personne qui assure un rôle de supervision ou de gardien auprès des détenus. Cependant, on préfère utiliser les termes «gardienne» et «monitrice» au lieu de «matrone» qui est un peu péjoratif dans ce contexte.

Spanish

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