Supplementary tables – final report

Table B-1. Correctional officer responses to statements about correctional staff support
Statement Agree or strongly agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree or strongly disagree No answer Not applicable Total responses to question
In my current institution, I feel supported in my work by my direct manager and can approach him/her when I need to discuss an issue. 325
(39.39%)		 150
(18.18%)		 343
(41.58%)		 6
(0.73%)		 1
(0. 12%)		 825
In my current institution, I feel that staff follow management direction. 402
(48.85%)		 233
(28.31%)		 176
(21.39%)		 12
(1.46%)		 0
(0.00%)		 823
I feel supported in my work by senior administration in my current institution. 131
(16.01%)		 132
(16.14%)		 548
(66.99%)		 5
(0.61%)		 2
(0.24%)		 818
I feel supported by frontline sergeants in my current institution. 327
(39.68%)		 175
(21.24%)		 315
(38.23%)		 7
(0.85%)		 0
(0.00%)		 824
I feel supported in my work by my colleagues in my current institution. 630
(76.83%)		 118
(14.39%)		 70
(8.54%)		 2
(0.24%)		 0
(0.00%)		 820
In my current institution, issues are dealt with proactively. 65
(7.90%)		 103
(12.52%)		 648
(78.74%)		 5
(0.61%)		 2
(0.24%)		 823
There is good communication among staff and management at my current institution. 106
(12.85%)		 128
(15.52%)		 587
(71.15%)		 3
(0.36%)		 1
(0.12%)		 825
There is good communication among my colleagues at my current institution. 477
(57.82%)		 175
(21.21%)		 169
(20.48%)		 3
(0.36%)		 1
(0.12%)		 825
The views expressed by my local union representatives are reflective of my own. 320
(38.93%)		 271
(32.97%)		 198
(24.09%)		 28
(3.41%)		 5
(0.61%)		 822
Table B-2. Correctional Officer Responses to “I worry about being assaulted by an inmate”
Answer choices Responses (%)
Never 96
(12.96%)
Once a year 54
(7.29%)
Once a month 101
(13.63%)
Once a week 87
(11.74%)
2-3 times a week 79
(10.66%)
Once a day 324
(43.72%)
Total 741
Table B-3. All Other Correctional Employee Responses to “I worry about being assaulted by an inmate”
Answer choices Responses (%)
Never 154
(44.25%)
Once a year 46
(13.22%)
Once a month 53
(15.23%)
Once a week 32
(9.20%)
2-3 times a week 13
(3.74%)
Once a day 50
(14.37%)
Total 348

Table B-4. List of options provided in IROC survey for respondents to select up to five (5) that “contributes the most to staff safety at my institution”

  • Inmate supervision model
  • Staff training
  • Alternative housing
  • Physical design of building
  • Experienced staff
  • Disciplinary sanctions
  • Internal inmate classification
  • Relationships with inmates
  • Use of force
  • Inmate autonomy
  • Staff to inmate ratio
  • Clinical staff to inmate ratio
  • Programming
  • Restrictive confinement
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Other (specify)
  • Staff to inmate ratio
  • Clinical staff to inmate ratio
  • Programming
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Other (specify)

Table B-5. List of Options Provided in IROC Survey for Respondents to Select up to Five (5) that “would most increase staff safety at my institution”

  • A different inmate supervision model
  • Higher staff to inmate ratio
  • Mandatory minimum sentences for assaults on staff
  • Better internal inmate classification
  • More use of force
  • More harm reduction options (e.g., needle exchange, safe sex kits)
  • Additional programming
  • More restrictive confinement
  • Tasers
  • Additional staff training
  • More use of body scanners
  • Cell hatches with sally port function
  • More experience staff members
  • More alternative housing
  • Higher clinical staff to inmate ratio
  • Better relationships with inmates
  • More disciplinary sanctions
  • Other (specify)
Table B-6. Correctional Officer responses to statements about training and development
Statement Agree or strongly agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree or strongly disagree No answer Not applicable Total responses to question
I felt prepared to start working in my current position immediately after being hired. 249
(29.36%)		 143
(16.86%)		 444
(52.36%)		 3
(0.35%)		 9
(1.06%)		 848
I felt prepared to start working as a correctional officer immediately after graduating from the Ontario Correctional Services College. 250
(29.52%)		 123
(14.52%)		 410
(48.41%)		 2
(0.24%)		 62
(7.32%)		 847
I am satisfied with the local training provided at my current institution. 222
(26.46%)		 149
(17.76%)		 460
(54.83%)		 7
(0.83%)		 1
(0.12%)		 839
I am satisfied with the mentorship programs or job shadowing opportunities provided at my current institution. 182
(21.49%)		 129
(15.23%)		 492
(58.09%)		 16
(1.89%)		 28
(3.31%)		 847
I am satisfied with the professional development opportunities provided at my current institution. 135
(15.92%)		 175
(20.64%)		 515
(60.73%)		 18
(2.12%)		 5
(0.59%)		 848
It is important for correctional officers to wear uniforms while at work. 804
(95.04%)		 26
(3.07%)		 14
(1.65%)		 0
(0.00%)		 2
(0.24%)		 846
It is important for senior administration to wear uniforms while at work. 747
(88.09%)		 72
(8.49%)		 21
(2.48%)		 6
(0.71%)		 2
(0.24%)		 848

Supplementary tables - Appendix A. Case Study: Toronto South Detention Centre

Table B-7. Toronto South Detention Centre Correctional Officer Responses to “I worry about being assaulted by an inmate”
Answer choices Responses (%)
Never 14
(6.48%)
Once a year 5
(2.31%)
Once a month 12
(5.56%)
Once a week 25
(11.57%)
2-3 times a week 23
(10.65%)
Once a day 137
(63.43%)
Total 216
Table B-8. TSDC correctional employee responses to “I worry about being assaulted by an inmate”
Answer choices Responses (%)
Never 31
(12.16%)
Once a year 7
(2.75%)
Once a month 17
(6.67%)
Once a week 28
(10.98%)
2-3 times a week 24
(9.41%)
Once a day 148
(58.04%)
Total 255
Table B-9. TSDC employee reponses to statements about health and safety
Statement Agree or strongly agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree or strongly disagree No answer Not applicable Total responses to question
I feel supported by management when I initiate a health and safety concern. 13
(4.45%)		 45
(15.41%)		 204
(69.86%)		 13
(4.45%)		 17
(5.82%)		 292
The services offered by the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program are effective in coping with stresses following a critical incident in my institution. 31
(10.65%)		 62
(21.31%)		 101
(34.71%)		 70
(24.05%)		 27
(9.28%)		 291
The services offered by the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) are effective in coping with the stresses of working in my institution. 45
(15.41%)		 75
(25.68%)		 87
(29.79%)		 61
(20.89%)		 24
(8.22%)		 292
I feel that the psychological support offered to OPS employees is sufficient. 21
(7.19%)		 48
(16.44%)		 174
(59.59%)		 38
(13.01%)		 11
(3.77%)		 292
Table B-10. TSDC correctional officer responses to statements about correctional staff support
Statement Agree or strongly agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree or strongly disagree No answer Not applicable Total responses to question
In my current institution, I feel supported in my work by my direct manager and can approach him/her when I need to discuss an issue. 39
(15.60%)		 46
(18.40%)		 162
(64.80%)		 3
(1.20%)		 0
(0.00%)		 250
In my current institution, I feel that staff follow management direction. 87
(34.94%)		 83
(33.33%)		 71
(28.51%)		 8
(3.21%)		 0
(0.00%)		 249
I feel supported in my work by senior administration in my current institution. 10
(4.02%)		 23
(9.24%)		 211
(84.74%)		 3
(1.20%)		 2
(0.80%)		 249
I feel supported by frontline sergeants in my current institution. 36
(14.40%)		 57
(22.80%)		 151
(60.40%)		 6
(2.40%)		 0
(0.00%)		 250
I feel supported in my work by my colleagues in my current institution. 166 (66.40%) 48 (19.20%) 36 (14.40%) 0 (0.00%) 0 (0.00%) 250
In my current institution, issues are dealt with proactively. 4 (1.60%) 23 (9.20%) 221 (88.40%) 1 (0.40%) 1 (0.40%) 250
There is good communication among staff and management at my current institution. 10 (4.00%) 16 (6.40%) 223 (89.20%) 0 (0.00%) 1 (0.40%) 250
There is good communication among my colleagues at my current institution. 113 (45.20%) 64 (25.60%) 70 (28.00%) 2 (0.80%) 1 (0.40%) 250
The views expressed by my local union representatives are reflective of my own. 109 (43.78%) 81 (32.53%) 49 (19.68%) 9 (3.61%) 1 (0.40%) 249
Table B-11. IROC survey correctional environment responses from TSDC correctional officers and sergeants including staff sergeants
Statement Agree or strongly agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree or strongly disagree No answer Not applicable Total responses to question
I have a good relationship with individuals in custody in my current institution. 112 (39.44%) 104 (36.62%) 51 (17.96%) 7 (2.46%) 10 (3.52%) 284
The purpose of incarceration is rehabilitation and eventual reintegration. 149 (52.46%) 58 (20.42%) 66 (23.24%) 9 (3.17%) 2 (0.70%) 284
Friendly relationships with individuals in custody undermine staff authority. 96 (33.92%) 83 (29.33%) 96 (33.92%) 4 (1.41%) 4 (1.41%) 283
Individuals in custody should be under strict discipline. 217 (76.41%) 44 (15.49%) 19 (6.69%) 1 (0.35%) 3 (1.06%) 284
I try to build trust with individuals in custody. 191 (67.49%) 49 (17.31%) 29 (10.25%) 6 (2.12%) 8 (2.83%) 283
Individuals in custody take advantage of you if you are lenient. 227 (79.93%) 36 (12.68%) 15 (5.28%) 3 (1.06%) 3 (1.06%) 284
Individuals in custody have too much power in my current institution. 250 (88.03%) 16 (5.63%) 13 (4.58%) 3 (1.06%) 2 (0.70%) 284
Staff have too much power in my current institution. 4 (1.41%) 19 (6.69%) 255 (89.79%) 4 (1.41%) 2 (0.70%) 284
I believe that most individuals in custody in my current institution should be in custody. 175 (61.62%) 79 (27.82%) 11 (3.87%) 15 (5.28%) 4 (1.41%) 284
It is important to take an interest in individuals in custody and their problems. 134 (47.35%) 84 (29.68%) 57 (20.14%) 6 (2.12%) 2 (0.71%) 283