A former Saskatoon massage therapist serving a prison term of just over nine years for multiple historical sex assaults has been granted day parole for a second time.
In a decision this month, the Parole Board of Canada ruled that Mark McMahon Donlevy would not present an “undue” risk if granted limited parole for six months. The board concluded that day parole would aid Donlevy’s reintegration into society.
Details of the Offences
Seven of Donlevy’s nine sexual assault convictions were for offences committed between 2009 and 2016. During that period, he worked as a massage therapist and touched clients in a “sexual manner” while performing treatment. The other two offences involved “sexual relations with two different females without their consent” after meeting them on dating websites in 2004 and 2012.
Rehabilitation and Conditions
While in custody, the board noted that Donlevy completed sexual offender programming and developed methods to cope with his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from his time in the military. He also learned about the “out of control lifestyle,” including attending swingers parties, that contributed to his offending.
The board stated that Donlevy demonstrated “good” insights into his risk factors and admitted he was “out of control” when he offended. He also has “strong” support from a friend and family members. “Your day parole plan as presented is considered realistic and attainable,” the decision reads.
While on day parole, Donlevy must live in a Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) community residential facility, where he will be subject to a curfew. He cannot contact any of his victims and must take medications and counselling as directed. He is prohibited from using the internet, including social media platforms and messaging apps.
Another condition requires Donlevy to report any romantic relationships to his parole officer. The conditions stipulate that he cannot enter a relationship with a woman “until verification of your index offences is confirmed with the female individual by your parole supervisor.”
Previous Parole Revocation
Donlevy was first granted day parole in August 2023. Four months later, it was suspended after it came to light that he had begun relationships with two women he met online and did not report them to his parole officer as required. The board revoked his day parole in April 2024. In its most recent decision, the board cited this behaviour when denying Donlevy full parole.
In addition to PTSD, the decision notes that Donlevy suffers from sex addiction. The board said that while drug and alcohol use did not contribute to his offending behaviour, Donlevy admitted to substituting alcohol with sex.
