Union of Canadian Correctional Officers
Syndicat des Agents Correctionnels du Canada
Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux

OTTAWA, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) is cautiously acknowledging Bill C-83 which involves changes to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act which will replace administrative segregation. Resources Needed "Bill C-83 will require serious consultation and resources to make it work" noted the National President, Jason Godin. "As correctional officers, we want to make sure that we have the proper tools to ensure staff and inmates safety. In that sense, Bill C-83 must include structured intervention units, which would operate as a population management tool that can ensure staff and inmate safety", added the President. Alternative for Disciplinary Segregations For UCCO-SACC-CSN, the new Bill C-83 must not sacrifice disciplinary segregation as a tool to deter violent behaviour. "We need alternative sanctions to disciplinary segregation, ensuring that inmates displaying dangerous and violent behaviour have some consequences for their actions. Since CSC has limited its use of segregation with new policies, there has been increased reports of assaults on inmates and staff. For example, Godin says, 'At RPC (Regional Psychiatric Centre) we have had over 100 assaults on staff in 12 months. We need to get this under control'. Finally, UCCO-SACC-CSN welcomes the introduction of body scanners to prevent contraband. 'Our union has advocated strongly for the implementation of body scanners. We are satisfied with the results. But we still need more resources to manage high-risk, violent and self-harming offenders, such as what was tabled by the Union in 2005 to manage high-risk women offenders which has fallen on deaf ears", concluded Jason Godin. UCCO-SACC-CSN intends to further review Bill C-83. About the Union The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) represents over 7500 members in the five major regions of Canada: the Pacific, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic. UCCO-SACC-CSN represents correctional officers in 41 federal institutions. SOURCE UNION OF CANADIAN CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS (UCCO-SACC-CSN) For further information: Noémi Desrochers, Communications Adviser--CSN, noemi.desrochers@csn.qc.ca, 514 216-1825

Representatives of the Union met with Mr. Albrecht earlier this week regarding the PNEP. This is his written response to our concerns. 2018-09-27 rép. H Albrecht (ONT)(Needle Exchange)

Ontario Region held their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sept 18th in Kingston with all proceeds going to Camp FACES. $12,405 was donated on behalf of UCCO-SACC-CSN. Thank you to those who participated and continue to support this charity. Camp FACES/CCISF is a national charitable organization that recognizes the need not only to support our active duty emergency personnel but to also support and never forget the families and children of those members that have made the ultimate sacrifice. www.campfaces.ca By it's very nature, Emergency Services are high risk occupations which could result in a tragic loss not only to Line of Duty death but also suicide of an active or retired member. The loss of a member to a family is tremendous and incredibly challenging to deal with but to a child can be even greater. Many children experience feelings of confusion, anger, fear, isolation and depression. Camp F.A.C.E.S. is the ONLY support network of its kind in Canada exclusively serving our First Responder Families. Each year Camp F.A.C.E.S. provides families who have suffered a devastating and tragic loss the opportunity to be with others who share a similar story. It’s an opportunity for growth, to connect, to share, meet friends, support each other and most importantly know that they "ARE NOT ALONE". Camp F.A.C.E.S. is an annual event in which the CCISF brings families together from across Canada to take part in this incredibly healing and powerful experience. Sadly, each year we also welcome new families, families who have been devastated by loss, families who've been alone in their struggle and families who so desperately need our support and yours. We are more than just a camp, we are so much more...we are a family!

Yesterday in Saskatoon, UCCO-SACC-CSN prairies members protested the Prison Needle Exchange Program, in front of the hotel where the Federal Liberal caucus meeting was taking place.

The Québec Region yesterday held its 1st edition of the Solidarity golf tournament at the Atlantide club. This fundraiser for La Vigile raised nearly $ 30,000. The profits from this day will be donated to the organization La Vigile, which assists the professional in uniform who have developed a post-traumatic disorder or addiction during their career. It was an exciting day, filled with smiles and rallying for all participants. Thank you to all the partners, volunteers and the organizing committee who helped make this event a success story. Once again, UCCO-SACC-CSN delivered. See you next year.

Pictures were taken today in Smith Falls. 2 CX from Millhaven Inst. are paddling from Kingston to Ottawa. We along with other emergency services ( fire, police, paramedics) met them at lower reach park. UCCO SACC CSN made a donation of $ 1000. Donations are going to TEMA. Des photos ont été prises aujourd'hui à Smith Falls. 2 CX de Millhaven Inst. pagayent de Kingston à Ottawa. Avec d’autres services d’urgence (pompiers, policiers, ambulanciers paramédicaux), nous les avons rencontrés dans un parc situé en contrebas. UCCO SACC CSN a fait un don de 1000 $. Les dons vont à TEMA.