NCJ Number
31474
Journal
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1976) Pages: 49-69
Date Published
1976
Length
21 pages
Annotation
WRITTEN BY A PATIENT, THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, STAFF, PATIENTS, ATMOSPHERE, AND OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT OF THE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL IN CANADA.
Abstract
THE MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT IN CAMBELLTON NEW BRUNSWICK OPERATES A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY FOR OFFENDERS REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION FOR MENTAL DISORDERS. IN HIS DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY, THE AUTHOR PAYS PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE GROUP ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY PRIVILEGES WHICH FOSTER A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND GROUP INVOLVEMENT IN THE PATIENTS.