The board always uses information previously processed by the Correctional Service. Case preparation in the Correctional Service is done by experts. A correctional plan established at the beginning of the sentence includes the requirement to meet certain goals, including participation in programs and psychological evaluation and monitoring. A host of factors are taken into consideration.
Our decisions are often made on the basis of a cascading release, which was done in Mr. Gallese's case. He was granted over 300 releases, both escorted and unescorted. Then the board granted day parole, but in a very specific context and with special conditions, the specific purpose of which is to ensure proper management and risk reduction.
I should point out that the special condition relating to psychological monitoring is often a bulwark against emotional disturbances. During psychological monitoring, a bond of trust is established with the officers and, above all, the psychologists. In this case, the monitoring was not done, even though it had been recognized as a contributing factor to the problem.