Release planning

When you are released from a correctional centre, you will probably have mixed feelings – feelings of excitement and anxiety. You will have a corrections worker who will support you and help with your move back into the community.

Role of corrections

Corrections is committed to ensuring public safety and helping you prepare to reintegrate into the community once you are released from a correctional centre.

Parole and probation officers

A parole or probation officer is a corrections worker that supervises you in the community, connects you with services and supports that meet your needs, and helps you change the behaviours that can lead to reoffending. A parole officer has the authority to return you to court or a correctional centre if you do not follow the parole or probation conditions.

Victim notification

If there was a victim of crime associated with the criminal offence you were convicted of, they may be notified of your release from custody. There may be a number conditions associated with your probation or conditional release including no contact orders.

Conditions

It important that you fully understand all conditions you are subject to while in the community because breaching any of them can have serious consequences. For more information see additional conditions, no contact orders, and be sure to discuss your conditions with your parole or probation officer.