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POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNIT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Structured Intervention Units Social Program
1, record 1, English, Structured%20Intervention%20Units%20Social%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Structured Intervention Units Social Program is for male offenders who cannot be safely managed in a general inmate population.... The main objective of this program is to facilitate inmates’ reintegration back into the general inmate population as soon as possible. The social activities in this program are also geared towards alleviating potential feelings of stress, anxiety and isolation in the SIUs [Structured Intervention Unit]. 1, record 1, English, - Structured%20Intervention%20Units%20Social%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Structured Intervention Units Social Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme social de l'Unité d'intervention structurée
1, record 1, French, Programme%20social%20de%20l%27Unit%C3%A9%20d%27intervention%20structur%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme social de l'Unité d'intervention structurée [...] s'adresse aux délinquants de sexe masculin qui ne peuvent pas être gérés en toute sécurité dans la population carcérale générale, et il repose sur une approche personnalisée. [...] L'objectif principal de ce programme est de faciliter la réinsertion des détenus dans la population carcérale générale le plus rapidement possible. Toutes les activités sociales de ce programme visent également à apaiser les éventuels sentiments de stress, d'anxiété et d'isolement au sein des UIS [Unités d'intervention structurée]. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20social%20de%20l%27Unit%C3%A9%20d%27intervention%20structur%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mental Disorders
- Psychology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Mental Health Promotion Unit
1, record 2, English, Mental%20Health%20Promotion%20Unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MHPU 1, record 2, English, MHPU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Health Agency of Canada. The Mental Health Promotion Unit(MHPU) was created in 1995 as the focal point of Health Canada's effort to maintain and improve positive mental health and well-being for the Canadian population. In 2001, mental health service-related functions of the former Health Systems Division(HPCB) were incorporated into the Unit. The mandate of the restructured unit is to promote and support mental health and reduce the burden of mental health problems and disorders, by contributing to the development, synthesis, dissemination and application of knowledge; the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and activities designed to promote mental health and address the needs of people with mental health problems or disorders. 1, record 2, English, - Mental%20Health%20Promotion%20Unit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- MHPU Unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Unité de la promotion de la santé mentale
1, record 2, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence de santé publique du Canada. Créée en 1995, l'Unité de la promotion de la santé mentale constitue le point de mire des efforts investis par Santé Canada dans le maintien et la promotion de la santé mentale et du bien-être de la population canadienne. En 2001, les fonctions de service de l'ancienne Division des systèmes de santé ayant trait à la santé mentale ont été intégrées à la présente unité. Cette unité remaniée a comme mandat de promouvoir et d'appuyer la santé mentale. Elle compte réduire le fardeau que représentent les problèmes et les troubles mentaux en contribuant au développement, à la synthèse, à la diffusion et à l'application des connaissances; au développement, à l'application et à l'évaluation des initiatives, des politiques et des programmes destinés à promouvoir la santé mentale et à mettre en lumière les besoins des personnes atteintes de problèmes ou de troubles mentaux. 1, record 2, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Unité de la PMS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Trastornos mentales
- Psicología (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Unidad de fomento de la salud mental
1, record 2, Spanish, Unidad%20de%20fomento%20de%20la%20salud%20mental
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Institution
1, record 3, English, Atlantic%20Institution
correct, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Atlantic%20Institution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Atlantic Institution is a maximum-security facility, operating three eighty-bed living units, as well as a twenty-bed segregation unit. The Atlantic Institution was opened in 1987 and has a maximum capacity of 240 inmates. The institution is situated in the rural community of Renous, New Brunswick. Atlantic Institution shall accommodate all maximum-security inmates in the Atlantic Region that cannot be managed in any other facility. Atlantic Institution will provide housing for both General Population and Special Needs inmates, with a goal to encourage the integration of both populations in as many activities, programs, and work locations as possible. Temporary detainees, placed in Atlantic Institution due to their maximum-security classifications, shall also be provided with appropriate accommodations and programs. 1, record 3, English, - Atlantic%20Institution
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Établissement de l'Atlantique
1, record 3, French, %C3%89tablissement%20de%20l%27Atlantique
correct, see observation, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20de%20l%27Atlantique
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20de%20l%27Atlantique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Établissement à sécurité maximale, l'établissement de l'Atlantique exploite trois unités résidentielles de 80 places ainsi qu'une unité d'isolement de 20 places. Inauguré en 1987, l'établissement de l'Atlantique peut accueillir 240 délinquants au maximum. L'établissement est situé à Renous, une localité rurale du Nouveau-Brunswick. L'établissement doit accueillir tous les détenus dits à sécurité maximale de la région de l'Atlantique qui ne peuvent être gérés par aucun autre établissement de l'Atlantique. L'établissement de l'Atlantique hébergera tant la population carcérale générale que des détenus éprouvant des besoins spéciaux, l'objectif étant d'encourager l'intégration des deux populations dans autant d'activités, de programmes et de lieux de travail que possible. L'établissement doit aussi offrir aux délinquants en détention temporaire placés à l'établissement de l'Atlantique en raison de leur classement de sécurité maximale une forme de logement et des programmes convenables. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20de%20l%27Atlantique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Population Activities Unit
1, record 4, English, Population%20Activities%20Unit
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United Nations. 2, record 4, English, - Population%20Activities%20Unit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe des activités relatives à la population
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20relatives%20%C3%A0%20la%20population
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nations Unies. 2, record 4, French, - Groupe%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20relatives%20%C3%A0%20la%20population
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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