During the 1960s, several new medium- and minimum-security facilities were constructed across Canada, designed to hold small populations of offenders. The facilities introduced expanded visiting privileges and education and training opportunities, and included prison physicians as part of the treatment team. What was this model of corrections known as?

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This model is known as the medical model. It treats criminal behavior as a disease or a psychological disorder that can be cured with the right treatment, including therapy, education, and training. The inclusion of prison physicians as part of the treatment team is a key feature of this approach.

During the 1960s, Several New Medium- and Minimum-Security Facilities Were