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JOLIETTE INSTITUTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Penal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Joliette Institution for Women
1, record 1, English, Joliette%20Institution%20for%20Women
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Joliette Institution 1, record 1, English, Joliette%20Institution
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Joliette Institution is a stand-alone facility for women with multiple levels of security. There are living units for small groups of women inmates in minimum and medium security. 1, record 1, English, - Joliette%20Institution%20for%20Women
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Établissement Joliette pour femmes
1, record 1, French, %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette%20pour%20femmes
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Établissement Joliette 1, record 1, French, %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’Établissement Joliette est un établissement autonome à niveaux de sécurité multiples pour femmes. Il y a des logements pour petits groupes de détenues à sécurité minimale et moyenne. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette%20pour%20femmes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Joliette Institution
1, record 2, English, Joliette%20Institution
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title used by the Translation Bureau's Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 2, English, - Joliette%20Institution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Joliette Institution has been operational since January 1997. Joliette's correctional approach promotes an open and supportive environment reflective of community living. Its goal is to model, promote and empower women to make meaningful and responsible law-abiding choices with a focus on safe and timely reintegration. 1, record 2, English, - Joliette%20Institution
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Joliette Institution Female Offenders
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Établissement Joliette
1, record 2, French, %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme générique qui commence le nom officiel d'un établissement ou d'une maison d'enseignement, comme : centre, établissement, maison, pénitencier, pavillon, annexe, etc. prend la majuscule. Lorsque ces termes génériques sont employés comme noms communs, ils prennent la minuscule. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation utilisée par le Service Criminologie du Bureau de la traduction et les Services linguistiques au Service correctionnel Canada. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'Établissement Joliette a ouvert ses portes en janvier 1997. L'approche correctionnelle de l'Établissement Joliette favorise un milieu ouvert et encourageant de vie communautaire dont le but est de présenter aux femmes des choix authentiques et responsables de respect de la loi, de faire valoir ces choix et de permettre aux femmes de les exercer en vue de leur réinsertion dans la collectivité en temps opportun et en toute sécurité. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Joliette
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Établissement Joliette pour délinquantes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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