1.The profile of the typical female offender in Canadian society has changed somewhat in recent years. What types of crime are women receiving federal time for? What is the demographic profile of these women? How has the nature of female incarceration for women serving terms in excess of two years changed in the last fifteen years? What are some of the current issues that CSC has to consider in dealing with these women? Chapter 12 Pages 362 and 363 Womens offenders ppt & notes Pages 389 Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, Maximum security female inmates are held in male penitentiaries Aborigin Demographic: race, age, social status als (23%), blacks (9%), Asian (2%), and Caucasian (57%) in the federal institutions. The main crimes women in the federal prisons are serving time for is murder (18%), crimes against persons (45%), drug related crimes (25%) Mother child programs 373 2.Working in a prison is a challenging job in the best of times. Discuss the nature of prison employment as it relates to each of the following: i) The advantages of the changing nature of guard/inmate relationships ii) The challenges faced by new guards Chapter 7 Page 176,183,185 the experience of correctional officers ppt & notes Stony Mountain Institution in Manitoba—correctional officer in the “Inside Canada Prison” video mother/child programs 373

