I was impressed by the plan for the six objectives that were articulated by Correctional Services Canada: screening and assessment upon admission; having primary mental health care in all institutions; developing the intermediate mental health units for offenders who require a higher level of care; enhancing regional treatment centres; focusing on community; and improving training for staff. The sixth objective has to do with the people who work in these environments. The work they do is arduous and demanding, and it needs to be skilful. So it's important to do more to train staff to have more of a mental health frame in the work they do. These are the things that have been articulated. I think it provides a pathway that would be valid for continuing to work in this area.
On October 18th, 2011. See this statement in context.