Pros And Cons Of Correctional System

The Changes in the Canadian correctional system has evolved and gone through several institutional improvements for incarcerated inmates. Since the early 1900’s Canada went through a series of faces phases which were considered harsh punishment for criminal offenders to a program that resulted into a correctional process that was more humane. for offenders. This research will discuss the history of Canada’s correctional system and provide an overview for the establishment of the Federal and Provincial correction facilities throughout their country and the pros and cons of the correctional system (Correctional Service Canada, 2010). Prior to the end of the 19th century, the correctional system in Canada was only focused on punishing criminals. The correctional system did not think about rehabilitating criminals to transition them back into society (Correctional Service Canada, 2010). The punishments inflicted on these criminals were cruel and inhumane. For example, they punished criminals by whipping (flogging) them in front of the public. They also burned their skin with hot metals. They also built wooden boxes with holes for the offender’s legs, head, and arms, and put the offender’s …show more content…
It provides inmates the opportunity to get an education while they are serving their sentence. Furthermore, prisoners no longer suffer from cruel and unusual punishment. In addition, the correctional system set up rules and regulations to protect the well being of prisoners. Another positive aspect is that people who are mentally ill are separated and sent to mental hospitals to get the treatment they need. Women are also getting the same benefits as the males in their own institutions. Following that, inmates are receiving many benefits such as medical treatment which prevents spread of infectious