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Kea Project - award finalist

The Kea Project, which makes visiting prison more friendly for children, has been named as a finalist in the Public Service Commission Spirit of Service Awards.

Fostering motivation through carving course

Seven people on Community Work sentence in Otago District have taken part in the first Work and Living Skills (WLS) Oamaru stone workshop.

Culinary competition aids prisoner rehabilitation

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Bail Support Services goes live in Southland and Otago

Bail Support Services (BSS) went live in Murihiku (Southland), and Ōtākou (Otago) on May 29 and 30 respectively, making it the seventh region in the country to implement the service.

Life back on track

Things have fallen into place for a man who has completed his prison sentence and has full-time work that he loves.

New staff facility at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison

A collaboration with mana whenua and the Department has resulted in a new staff facility at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison, complete with a gym, classrooms and a staff dining room.