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A Program that Works with and Treats Elderly and Infirm Offenders in the Pacific Region, Canada

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A Program that Works with and Treats Elderly and Infirm Offenders in the Pacific Region, Canada

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Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (N.P.)

Published 2000. 5 pages.

The RELIEF (Reintegration Effort for Long-Term Infirm and Elderly Federal Offenders) program at Sumas Community Correctional Centre is highlighted. Care-giver's aides are offenders who have received training in assisted living skills, peer counseling, and chronic and infectious diseases. Based upon program success, a proposal to expand the RELIEF program has been made. Accession Number: 016561

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