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CORRECTIONAL RESEARCH [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Psychology (General)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Psychologists
1, record 1, English, Psychologists
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. Psychologists work in private practice or in clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies. 1, record 1, English, - Psychologists
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4151: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Psychologists
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Psychologues
1, record 1, French, Psychologues
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les psychologues évaluent et diagnostiquent les troubles comportementaux, émotionnels et cognitifs de leurs clients, leur donnent des conseils et les traitent. Ils effectuent aussi des recherches et mettent en pratique des théories relatives au comportement et aux processus mentaux. Les psychologues aident leurs clients à acquérir des moyens de maintenir ou d'améliorer leur fonctionnement psychologique, physique, intellectuel, émotif, social et interpersonnel. Ils travaillent en cabinet privé ou dans des cliniques, des établissements correctionnels, des centres hospitaliers, des établissements psychiatriques, des centres de réadaptation, des organismes de services communautaires, des entreprises, des écoles et des universités, ainsi que dans des organismes de recherche gouvernementaux et privés. 1, record 1, French, - Psychologues
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4151 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Psychologues
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Manager, Program Development and Implementation
1, record 2, English, Manager%2C%20Program%20Development%20and%20Implementation
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service Canada, Correctional Research and Development Sector. 1, record 2, English, - Manager%2C%20Program%20Development%20and%20Implementation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Manager, Programme Development and Implementation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Gestionnaire, Élaboration et mise en œuvre des programmes
1, record 2, French, Gestionnaire%2C%20%C3%89laboration%20et%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20des%20programmes
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel Canada, Secteur de la recherche et du développement correctionnels. 1, record 2, French, - Gestionnaire%2C%20%C3%89laboration%20et%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20des%20programmes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Addictions Research Centre
1, record 3, English, Addictions%20Research%20Centre
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ARC 1, record 3, English, ARC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In April 2001, the Addictions Research Centre of Correctional Service Canada moved into its new office facility, in Montague, Prince Edward Island. The Division was recently created to provide an internationally recognized centre for research into addiction issues, particularly as they relate to the field of criminal justice. 2, record 3, English, - Addictions%20Research%20Centre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Addictions Research Center
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centre de recherche en toxicomanie
1, record 3, French, Centre%20de%20recherche%20en%20toxicomanie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CRT 1, record 3, French, CRT
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En avril 2001, le Centre de recherche en toxicomanie du Service correctionnel du Canada a aménagé dans ses nouveaux locaux à Montague, à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. La Division a été créée récemment pour offrir un Centre de recherche de calibre mondial pour faire des recherches sur les problèmes de toxicomanie, particulièrement en ce qui touche la justice pénale. 2, record 3, French, - Centre%20de%20recherche%20en%20toxicomanie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-04-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Regional Treatment Centre
1, record 4, English, Regional%20Treatment%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RTC 1, record 4, English, RTC
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 4, English, - Regional%20Treatment%20Centre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Regional Treatment Centre, Ontario, as part of the Correctional Service of Canada, contributes to successful reintegration of offenders by : providing a broad range of quality, cost effective clinical, correctional and related services to meet the needs of federal offenders; engaging in consultative and educational interchanges with correctional and non-correctional institutions and agencies; promoting and supporting the development of expertise and excellence amongst its staff; and, promoting and supporting research relevant to the services provided. The Regional Treatment Centre(RTC) is situated within the perimeter security of Kingston Penitentiary and provides acute/sub-acute psychiatric services, and/or chronic psychiatric services. 1, record 4, English, - Regional%20Treatment%20Centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Regional Treatment Center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre régional de traitement
1, record 4, French, Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20traitement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CRT 1, record 4, French, CRT
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20traitement
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20traitement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En tant que constituante du Service correctionnel du Canada, le Centre régional de traitement de l'Ontario contribue à la réinsertion sociale des délinquants. Pour ce faire, il : fournit un large éventail de services cliniques, correctionnels et connexes de qualité et rentables qui visent à répondre aux besoins des délinquants sous responsabilité fédérale; participe à des consultations et à des échanges dans le domaine de l'éducation avec des établissements et des organismes correctionnels et autres; favorise et appuie l'acquisition d'un savoir-faire et l'excellence au sein de son personnel; favorise et appuie la recherche concernant les services fournis. Situé à l'intérieur du périmètre de sécurité du pénitencier de Kingston, le Centre régional de traitement (CRT) fournit des services psychiatriques aux délinquants atteints de maladies aiguës ou subaiguës ou de maladies chroniques. 1, record 4, French, - Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20traitement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-07-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Criminology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Violence Prevention Program
1, record 5, English, Violence%20Prevention%20Program
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service of Canada. The Violence Prevention Program is an intensive cognitive-behavioural program for high risk men offenders convicted of violent crimes. It is grounded in contemporary theory and research, and delivered by a psychologist and a program delivery officer. The overall objective of the program is to contribute to the reduction of violent recidivism. The program has been accredited by an international panel of experts. 1, record 5, English, - Violence%20Prevention%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration fédérale
- Criminologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de prévention de la violence
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20violence
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel du Canada. Le Programme de prévention de la violence est un programme cognitivo-comportemental intensif pour les délinquants masculins à risque élevé qui ont été condamnés pour des crimes violents. Il s'appuie sur la théorie et la recherche modernes et il est donné par un psychologue et un agent de programme. L'objectif global du programme est de contribuer à réduire la récidive violente. Le programme a été accrédité par un groupe d'experts internationaux. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20violence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Correctional Research and Development
1, record 6, English, Correctional%20Research%20and%20Development
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Correctional Research and Development Sector 2, record 6, English, Correctional%20Research%20and%20Development%20Sector
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Correctional Research and Development Sector was formed in late 1994 as part of the reorganization of the Correctional Service of Canada's national headquarters. This "new" sector has incorporated the Service's former Research, Correctional Programs, and Staff Training and Development divisions into one group. 2, record 6, English, - Correctional%20Research%20and%20Development
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Recherche et développement correctionnels
1, record 6, French, Recherche%20et%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20correctionnels
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- secteur de la recherche et du développement correctionnels 2, record 6, French, secteur%20de%20la%20recherche%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20correctionnels
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le secteur Recherche et développement correctionnels a été créé à la fin de 1994 lors de la réorganisation de l'Administration centrale du Service correctionnel du Canada. On a réuni au sein de ce «nouveau» secteur trois ex-divisions : Recherche, Programmes correctionnels, et Formation et perfectionnement du personnel. 2, record 6, French, - Recherche%20et%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20correctionnels
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Effectiveness of the Cognitive Skills Training Program: From Pilot to National Implementation
1, record 7, English, Effectiveness%20of%20the%20Cognitive%20Skills%20Training%20Program%3A%20From%20Pilot%20to%20National%20Implementation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service of Canada. Research and Statistics Branch. 1, record 7, English, - Effectiveness%20of%20the%20Cognitive%20Skills%20Training%20Program%3A%20From%20Pilot%20to%20National%20Implementation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Efficacité du Programme d'apprentissage cognitif des compétences du projet pilote au programme d'implantation national
1, record 7, French, Efficacit%C3%A9%20du%20Programme%20d%27apprentissage%20cognitif%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20du%20projet%20pilote%20au%20programme%20d%27implantation%20national
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel Canada. Direction de la recherche et des statistiques. 1, record 7, French, - Efficacit%C3%A9%20du%20Programme%20d%27apprentissage%20cognitif%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20du%20projet%20pilote%20au%20programme%20d%27implantation%20national
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-06-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Research Design for the Cognitive Skills Training Program
1, record 8, English, Research%20Design%20for%20the%20Cognitive%20Skills%20Training%20Program
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service Canada. Research and Statistics Branch. 1, record 8, English, - Research%20Design%20for%20the%20Cognitive%20Skills%20Training%20Program
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Méthodologie de recherche : programme d'apprentissage cognitif des compétences
1, record 8, French, M%C3%A9thodologie%20de%20recherche%20%3A%20programme%20d%27apprentissage%20cognitif%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel Canada. Direction de la recherche et des statistiques. 1, record 8, French, - M%C3%A9thodologie%20de%20recherche%20%3A%20programme%20d%27apprentissage%20cognitif%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Association of State Correctional Administrators
1, record 9, English, Association%20of%20State%20Correctional%20Administrators
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ASCA 2, record 9, English, ASCA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Correctional Administrators Association of America 1, record 9, English, Correctional%20Administrators%20Association%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Administrators of state and federal correctional systems. Promotes the exchange of ideas among directors of correctional systems; encourages the improvement of correctional standards; seeks support for advances in correctional operations; stimulates public interest toward correctional administration; advocates research into correctional management. 1, record 9, English, - Association%20of%20State%20Correctional%20Administrators
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association of State Correctional Administrators
1, record 9, French, Association%20of%20State%20Correctional%20Administrators
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ASCA 2, record 9, French, ASCA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Correctional Administrators Association of America 1, record 9, French, Correctional%20Administrators%20Association%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Association for Correctional Research and Information Management
1, record 10, English, Association%20for%20Correctional%20Research%20and%20Information%20Management
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ACRIM 2, record 10, English, ACRIM
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Association for Correctional Research and Statistics 1, record 10, English, Association%20for%20Correctional%20Research%20and%20Statistics
former designation, correct, United States
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Professionals involved in state and federal correctional research and information management systems. Objective is to provide and improve knowledge, experience, and leadership in the field of correctional research and statistics in prisons, jails, and juvenile detention centers. 1, record 10, English, - Association%20for%20Correctional%20Research%20and%20Information%20Management
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association for Correctional Research and Information Management
1, record 10, French, Association%20for%20Correctional%20Research%20and%20Information%20Management
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ACRIM 2, record 10, French, ACRIM
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Association for Correctional Research and Statistics 1, record 10, French, Association%20for%20Correctional%20Research%20and%20Statistics
former designation, correct, United States
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents
1, record 11, English, North%20American%20Association%20of%20Wardens%20and%20Superintendents
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- NAAWS 2, record 11, English, NAAWS
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Wardens Association of America 1, record 11, English, Wardens%20Association%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
- American Association of Wardens and Superintendents 1, record 11, English, American%20Association%20of%20Wardens%20and%20Superintendents
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wardens, superintendents, and heads of detention, penal, and correctional institutions(male and female). Seeks to : focus national attention on the problems and programs of correctional institutions; promote better management of institutions and the care, custody, and treatment of committed offenders. Conducts research into causes of antisocial behavior. 1, record 11, English, - North%20American%20Association%20of%20Wardens%20and%20Superintendents
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents
1, record 11, French, North%20American%20Association%20of%20Wardens%20and%20Superintendents
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- NAAWS 2, record 11, French, NAAWS
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Wardens Association of America 1, record 11, French, Wardens%20Association%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
- American Association of Wardens and Superintendents 1, record 11, French, American%20Association%20of%20Wardens%20and%20Superintendents
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-05-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- shift officer 1, record 12, English, shift%20officer
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service of Canada. PSC-DOT. Source : given to DS-L. Leduc for follow-up research Dec. 13/79. 1, record 12, English, - shift%20officer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- agent de quart 1, record 12, French, agent%20de%20quart
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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