The correctional institutions were chosen based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, lack of available educational/training-related programming, total inmate population, and high demand for programming based on inmate population. Priority was given to institutions with Indigenous and women inmate populations.
Sub-Topic: Selection Process
Can a service provider deliver the Corrections Literacy Initiative at more than one correctional institution?
Yes. If the service provider meets the selection criteria, they can deliver at more than one institution.
How were service providers chosen to participate in this initiative?
The assessment and selection of service providers were undertaken using service provider performance data and local intelligence inputs to ensure an evidence-based approach. The following criteria were applied in the process: Organizational capacity to deliver in-year, and time-limited essential skills Experience working with populations facing complex barriers to success, including Indigenous groups and vulnerable women.… Continue reading How were service providers chosen to participate in this initiative?