Commissioner's Directives require that the Correctional Service of Canada follow the rule of law and that institutions provide psychological services, including offender assessments as needed.

Commissioner's Directives require that the Correctional Service of Canada follow the rule of law and that institutions provide psychological services, including offender assessments as needed.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Not applicable.

Answer: (A)

Commissioner's Directives set binding obligations for the Correctional Service of Canada, ensuring operations adhere to the rule of law and that institutions provide psychological services, including offender assessments when needed. This means mental health evaluations and ongoing psychological support are recognized as essential components of an inmate’s care and management, used to inform risk assessments, treatment planning, and decisions about placement or release. Because the directives explicitly require both legal compliance and access to psychological services, the statement is correct.

Commissioner's Directives set binding obligations for the Correctional Service of Canada, ensuring operations adhere to the rule of law and that institutions provide psychological services, including offender assessments when needed. This means mental health evaluations and ongoing psychological support are recognized as essential components of an inmate’s care and management, used to inform risk assessments, treatment planning, and decisions about placement or release. Because the directives explicitly require both legal compliance and access to psychological services, the statement is correct.