Historical Data on Public vs. Private Prisons
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From: #cats
Dear Department of Corrections,
Under the Official Information Act, I am requesting the following information:
Historical data comparing the performance, conditions, and outcomes of public versus private prisons in New Zealand over the past ten years.
Any internal reviews or audits of private prisons, including the Wiri and Mt Eden facilities.
Data on the funding and resource allocation differences between public and private prisons.
Comparative data on recidivism rates between inmates released from public and private prisons.
Reports or evaluations on the quality of rehabilitation programs offered in public versus private prisons.
Information on staff training, qualifications, and turnover rates in public versus private prisons.
Case studies or examples of best practices and challenges faced in both public and private prison settings.
Thank you for your assistance
#cats
From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
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From: Info@Corrections
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Kia ora,
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From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Kia ora,
Regarding the question "information on staff training, qualifications, and turnover rates in public versus private prisons", are you able to provide clarification on what you require?
Are you wanting to know what training and qualifications people are required to undertake in order to be employed at a Corrections Officer in Corrections run and private prisons? Or something else?
Also, could you please provide a timeframe on how long you would like data for on staff turnover rates for public vs private prisons? Is this for the last 10 years or since Wiri was opened or something else?
Ngā mihi,
Ministerial Services
Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa
a: National Office, Mayfair House, 44-52 The Terrace, Wellington 6011
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From: #cats
Dear Info@Corrections,
Thank you for your response dated June 7, 2024, and for seeking clarification on my request. I appreciate your assistance in providing the information I need. Here are the clarifications you requested:
Staff Training and Qualifications:
I am seeking detailed information on the training programs and qualifications required for Corrections Officers in both public and private prisons.
Specifically:
-The mandatory training modules or courses that staff must complete before commencing their roles.
-Any additional or ongoing training and professional development opportunities provided to staff.
-The qualifications or certifications required for employment as a Corrections Officer in both settings.
-Any differences in these requirements between public and private prisons.
Staff Turnover Rates:
I would like to request data on staff turnover rates in public versus private prisons for the past ten years.
-This timeframe will help provide a comprehensive understanding of staff retention trends over a significant period.
Please let me know if any further details or specifications are needed to process my request effectively.
Thank you for your assistance
Amy Ferguson
From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Kia ora,
Thank you for getting in touch with the Ministerial Services team.
Please note - the [1][Department of Corrections request email] inbox is monitored from
8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
If your request is urgent and relates to the wellbeing or safety of
someone in prison, please contact the prison directly. Contact details for
all prisons can be found here:
[2]https://www.corrections.govt.nz/about_us...
If you are looking for the location of a person in prison or if you want
to know if someone is in prison, you can request this information by using
the online form on our website.
[3]https://www.corrections.govt.nz/working_...
This is an automatic reply to confirm we have received your email and we
will contact you if any further information is required. Please do not
reply to this message.
Ngā mihi | Kind regards,
The Ministerial Services Team
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From: #cats
Dear Info@Corrections,
Thank you for your response dated June 7, 2024, and for seeking clarification on my request. I appreciate your assistance in providing the information I need. Here are the clarifications you requested:
Staff Training and Qualifications:
I am seeking detailed information on the training programs and qualifications required for Corrections Officers in both public and private prisons.
Specifically:
-The mandatory training modules or courses that staff must complete before commencing their roles.
-Any additional or ongoing training and professional development opportunities provided to staff.
-The qualifications or certifications required for employment as a Corrections Officer in both settings.
-Any differences in these requirements between public and private prisons.
Staff Turnover Rates:
I would like to request data on staff turnover rates in public versus private prisons for the past ten years.
-This timeframe will help provide a comprehensive understanding of staff retention trends over a significant period.
Please let me know if any further details or specifications are needed to process my request effectively.
Thank you for your assistance
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