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Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety

AKA: JPS

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Provincial government department responsible for coordinating efforts for efficient public safety services to provide security to citizens from threats to their personal and economic stability.

Shaw Building, 4th Floor, 95 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3T5
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
English * Website available in French
www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/justice-and-public-safety
deptjps@gov.pe.ca

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Access and Privacy Services - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests

Receives and responds to formal requests to access information or for correction of personal information as per the FOIPP Act.

Make a request for records from the following government departments and offices:

Agriculture
Economic Development, Innovation and Trade
Education and Early Years
Environment, Energy and Climate Action
Executive Council Office
Finance
Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture
Health and Wellness
Housing, Land and Communities
Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General
Office of the Premier
Priorities and Intergovernmental Affairs
Public Service Commission
Social Development and Seniors
Transportation and Infrastructure
Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population

Community and Correctional Services - Adult Probation Services

Provides assistance to individuals who have received a Probation Order from the Courts. Such orders require the offender to comply with specific conditions while on probation and each offender is assigned a probation officer to help monitor their compliance. Other services or issues dealt with by Probation Services may include:

Alternative measures
Conditional sentences
Fine option program
Presentence reports

Note: While people can contact Probation Services at any time with questions about services and programs, offenders should contact the Probation Officer assigned to them for matters specific to their personal case whenever possible.

Community and Correctional Services - Clinical Services - Emotion Regulation Program

Group and/or individual sessions to help with regulating emotions, including anger. Topics covered include:

What is anger
The effect of anger on the body and mind
The link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
Anger and underlying emotions
Stuffing, escalating or directing feelings
Ways to decrease anger
Communication styles and their impacts
Managing stress
Problem solving

Community and Correctional Services - Clinical Services - Indigenous Case Worker

Provides casework, programs, one-on-one intervention, and support with a focus on culturally appropriate service to Indigenous clients. This includes assisting clients with participating in cultural healing practices and programs.

Community and Correctional Services - Correctional Officer Training Program

Provides a six-month training program to students to learn skills and knowledge of correctional services. Includes:

Intervention
De-escalation strategies
Crisis management
Canadian law
Ethics and professionalism
Workplace health and safety
Topics specific to correctional services

This program is delivered in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA). Funding may be available through Skills PEI.

Graduating students will be guaranteed an interview with the Public Service Commission for casual employment at one of PEI's correctional facilities.

Application deadline is November 28, 2024.

Community and Correctional Services - Criminal Injuries Compensation Program

People who are the victim of a crime reported to police may be eligible to receive money to help with eligible expenses or losses. Examples of types of expenses and losses that may be covered include:

Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Medical or dental expenses
Financial assistance to assist victims who have a child born as a result of sexual assault
Funeral expenses if the crime resulted in a death

Property loss and damage expenses are not eligible.

Community and Correctional Services - Provincial Custody Programs Online Information

Provides online information about PEI's Provincial Custody Programs. Includes:

Adult Custody Information Handbook
Guidelines for Serving Weekend and Intermittent Sentences at the Provincial Correctional Centre
Custody Centres:
- Provincial Correctional Centre (Charlottetown)
- Prince County Correctional Centre (Summerside)
- PEI Youth Centre (Summerside)

Community and Correctional Services - Victim Services Program

Provides free confidential support to those who have had a crime committed against them. Includes:

Information about case status and the justice system
Short-term counseling and emotional support
Referrals to supports and services
Court preparation
Help preparing a victim impact statement or community impact statement
Assistance as outlined in the Victims of Family Violence Act
Information to help recover financial losses
Coordination of services

Community and Correctional Services - Youth Probation Services

Provides assistance to youth who have received a Probation Order from the Courts. Such orders require the offender to comply with specific conditions while on probation and each offender is assigned a Youth Justice Worker to help monitor their compliance.

Note: While people can contact Youth Justice Services at any time with questions about services and programs, offenders should contact the Youth Justice Worker assigned to them for matters specific to their personal case whenever possible.

Consumer, Corporate and Insurance Division - Securities Complaints

Individuals can file a confidential formal complaint if they have concerns about:

How their personal investments have been handled
A company they have invested in
Possible breach of security laws by a company or individual

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