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Alternative correctional programs

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Offence based units, faith based units, culture based units

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Offence based units

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Specialised units within the prison that house those who have committed a specific type of crime (i.e paedophile)

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Faith based units

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Specialised units within the institution that house that those who have a strong religious or faith orientation

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Culture based units

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Specialised units within the institution that have those who share a strong cultural tie

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Parole (legal component)

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Defined as the supervised release of an offender before the expiration of their sentence

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What happens if parole conditions are breached

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  • result in person being returned to prison to complete their sentence