The report collects the average daily correctional population broken down by region, institution and levels of custody. In addition, it is grouped into summary and sentenced; female and young adults (16 to 21 years old).
1. Provide information on the average number of people confined by levels of custody in the country's correctional system.
2. Evaluate the trend over time of the correctional population by status and levels of custody.
3. Provide information to develop public policy on the correctional population by levels of custody.