GC43 or earlier GC42 Treatment of Prison Inmates (GC42 2015 - 069) The 42nd General Council (2015) direct the General Secretary, General Council to: contact the Prime Minister, the party leaders and appropriate ministers calling on them to eliminate solitary confinement; contact the Prime Minister, the party leaders and appropriate ministers calling on them to:Provide better training of staff regarding mental health issues of offenders; Schedule mental health assessments and development of treatment strategies; Ensure transfer of inmates prone to injuring themselves to treatment centres; Ensure that there is adequate oversight of prison conditions. Work more closely with the John Howard Society, the Elizabeth Fry Society, and the Canadian Mental Health Association in developing better strategies for treatment and training. Work more closely with the interfaith chaplaincies. That we encourage communities of faith to do the same. GC42 2015 ROP, pp. 200-201, 503 Save to PDF True Document Date August 13, 2015 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Human Rights Latest News Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
