To note some of the history around women's corrections, there was of course a call for closure of the Prison for Women for many years before it finally took place and we developed the five regional women's institutions. As with anything, there are always some hiccups and challenges along the way when we institute something new. For example, the original vision didn't include a secure area within the institution to manage some of the more challenging inmates who required more structure and supervision; that was something that came later.
But in the end, we have built institutions that are based on the five overarching principles of the task force report, Creating Choices, those being empowerment, meaningful and responsible choices, respect and dignity, supportive environment, and shared responsibility. I believe that this was the intent with the institutions, and that's how they're built. It's a communal living style: they live in houses together; they have to learn to get along and support each other. I think for the most part it's a good environment, and it works for women.