At the front, a table has been set for a panel of three or four representatives from the Correctional Service of Canada. Their task this evening is not for the faint at heart. They will listen to the concerns of these community members and at the same time try to convince them that this opening will be a good thing for both the offender and the community. The discussion begins but quickly deteriorates.
Emotions fear, anger, frustration - run high.
A few community members have come to listen to the arguments for and against the proposed opening, but feeling outnumbered, they say nothing. The meeting ends. Anyone who has ever been involved in this type of forum agrees that it is not an effective way to share information or solicit constructive feedback from the public. To answer this question, we must evaluate how the Correctional Service of Canada has communicated with the public, the growing and changing needs of the public, and the means of dealing with these challenges. A negative public perception The Correctional Service of Canada's top priority is the protection of society.