Risk Factors Related to the Initial Security Classification of Women Offenders: A Literature Review

To facilitate initial security classification, Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) currently uses the Custody Rating Scale (CRS) which consists of two independently scored subscales; the Institutional Adjustment (IA) subscale that assesses risks associated with institutional misconducts, and the Security Risk (SR) subscale that measures the amount of danger the offender would pose to the public upon escape. Importantly, concerns have been raised that ‘gender-neutral’ assessment tools, such as the CRS may not consider all the relevant factors for women offenders and could result in over (or under) classification.

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Correctional Service of Canada

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2025-03-12