13 November, 2009
Minister presents first Probation Officer award
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today presented the Minister's Excellence Award to Shanis Williams - the first Probation Officer to receive the Award.
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Associated Ministers
- Judith Collins - Minister
- Pita Sharples - Associate Minister
19 October, 2009
Prisoner numbers highlight need for skills, rehab
A new record number of prisoners highlights the need to effectively rehabilitate prisoners and bring the prison population down, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Minister welcomes Expert Panel probation plan
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the release of a plan recommending a fundamental rethink of probation services.
Read full release >>7 October, 2009
1000 extra prisoners to receive job training
At least 1000 extra prisoners will gain skills and work experience under a new strategy by the Department of Corrections, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>21 September, 2009
NZ prisoner numbers highest ever
The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is at its highest level ever, and underlines the urgent need to create extra prison capacity, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today.
Read full release >>19 September, 2009
Government has zero tolerance for crims
The National-led government is clamping down on criminals with a raft of new legislation, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins told the Sensible Sentencing Trust's Victims' Rights Conference today.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
Corrections focuses on public safety - Minister
The Department of Corrections' Value for Money Review has delivered positive initiatives to position the organisation as a world leader in public safety, Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today.
Read full release >>28 August, 2009
Minister praises staff in hostage drama
Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins has praised officers who helped bring a hostage drama to a peaceful conclusion at Paremoremo Prison last night.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
Corrections to build container cell block
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today announced that a container cell block capable of housing up to 60 prisoners is to be built at Rimutaka Prison.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
CIE tutor wins Minister’s Excellence Award
Corrections Inmate Employment instructor Paul Jack was today presented the Minister's Excellence Award by Corrections Minister Judith Collins.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Minister congratulates CPPS on improved compliance
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today congratulated Community Probation and Psychological Services (CPPS) for a significant improvement in complying with procedures for managing parolees.
Read full release >>5 August, 2009
Low number of escapes a tribute to staff
The low number of escapes from New Zealand prisons is a tribute to improved security measures and the vigilance of Corrections Officers and staff, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
Govt doubles drug treatment places
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today announced that three additional Drug Treatment Units will be operating in New Zealand prisons by December 2011, doubling the number of prisoners able to undertake rehabilitation.
Read full release >>14 July, 2009
Prisoner numbers set to be highest ever
The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is expected to be the highest ever within weeks, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
Minister welcomes new staff safety measures
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the announcement that frontline correction officers will receive increased tactical communications training and more personal protective equipment.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Double bunks essential to manage prison crisis
Prefabricated or container cells will not alleviate the need to double-bunk prisoners during a looming capacity crisis at New Zealand prisons, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>22 June, 2009
Union support for low-cost cells welcomed
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has welcomed union support for moves to house prisoners in modular or prefabricated prison cells.
Read full release >>12 June, 2009
Specialist prisoner release teams will improve safety
The establishment of specialist prison release teams will help prisoners reintegrate into society and improve the safety of the parole process, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Probation funding to improve community safety
The Government will inject an extra $255.9 million into the probation service to address issues raised in a critical report by the Auditor General.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Funding to boost number of prison beds
Funding of $385.4 million over the next four years will ensure there are enough prison beds to cope with a rising prison population.
Read full release >>18 May, 2009
Minister to visit private prisons in Australia
Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins will this week visit privately managed prisons in Australia to find out more about how contract management of prisons could work in New Zealand.
Read full release >>12 May, 2009
Budget 2009: Judith Collins - Prison design funding fast tracked in Budget
Minister of Corrections Hon Judith Collins announced today that the Government is funding the Department of Corrections to do initial design and planning work for the construction of additional prison beds.
Read full release >>5 May, 2009
New prison razor blade policy will save lives
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has welcomed a clampdown on razor blades in high security prison units, a move she says will improve safety and save lives.
Read full release >>9 April, 2009
Parole hearings change will enhance public safety
Prison Unit Managers will now attend Parole Board hearings in a move that will enable the board to make more accurate assessments and enhance public safety, Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>3 April, 2009
New law boosts crackdown on contraband
New legislation coming into force today makes it more difficult to smuggle contraband into prisons and will further prevent prisoners from conducting illegal activities, says Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins.
Read full release >>2 April, 2009
Minister welcomes expert panel to oversee probation
Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins today welcomed the appointment of the chairperson and members of the expert panel to oversee improvements to the Department of Corrections' Community Probation and Psychological Service (CPPS).
Read full release >>25 March, 2009
Private management will bring innovation, effectiveness to prisons
Competitive tendering of prison management will bring greater innovation, efficiency and cost effectiveness to the corrections system, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins.
Read full release >>18 March, 2009
Minister salutes community involvement in prison
Prisons play an important part in the community, and the communities play an important part in prisons, Corrections Minister Judith Collins told the inaugural open day at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF) today.
Read full release >>15 March, 2009
Ministers to co-host meeting on the drivers of crime
A ministerial meeting on the drivers of crime next month will be co-hosted by Justice Minister Simon Power and Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>10 March, 2009
Minister establishes Corrections Officer Excellence Awards
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has established an award to recognise newly graduated Corrections Officers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement during their training.
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