A reorganization of the Ministry was initiated in response to several objectives, including the further development of community programs, improving the coordination and integration of long-range planning and intergovernmental relations, adjusting the administrative structure further as a result of the transfer of the Juvenile Division to the Ministry of Community and Social Services, and responding to the current climate of economic restraint by reducing the administrative structure of the Ministry. Improved classification methods for inmates, expansion of community programs, and increased staff training have all served to increase the effectiveness of overall Ministry performance. Despite severe budget constraints, the Ministry has provided a wide range of rehabilitative programs for inmates and instituted new types of community programs for probationers. Presentations were made to criminal court judges across the Province urging greater use of community programs and other alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent petty offenders. Many communities benefited throughout the year from a variety of inmate work programs. The Ministry has been fortunate in continuing to attract personnel of high quality. The number of volunteers continues to increase, providing many specialized programs and support. Annual tabular and graphic data are provided. (Author summary modified)