Tag: Corrections
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Prison officer jailed after sex with inmate in chapel area and drug-smuggling plot
Former prison officer jailed for sexual relationships with inmates and drug-smuggling plot A former prison officer has been jailed following revelations that he engaged in romantic relationships with two inmates and plotted to smuggle drug‑soaked envelopes into the prison. The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of safeguarding and integrity within the prison service and raised…
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Dartmoor Prison Waste: MoJ Spends £100m on Unused Facility
The facts at a glance The UK Ministry of Justice has spent about £100 million keeping Dartmoor Prison operational on paper, even though it currently houses no inmates. MPs on the Public Accounts Committee have raised serious questions about a 10-year lease signed for the facility, which has long been described as radioactive and unsuitable…
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Change Is Possible: Catapang Tells Inmates Past Does Not Define Future
Introduction: A Message of Hope from BuCor Leadership In a powerful address to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. delivered a message that resonated beyond the walls of the prison facility: the past does not have to dictate the future. Emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment, Catapang spoke…
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BuCor Promotes 9 Uniformed Personnel to Corrections Senior Superintendent
BuCor Promotes Nine Uniformed Personnel to Corrections Senior Superintendent The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) recently announced the promotion of nine uniformed personnel to the rank of corrections senior superintendent. The promotions mark a significant milestone for the officers and underscore BuCor’s commitment to advancing leadership within the correctional system. According to BuCor officials, the new…
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Inmates in Halfway Houses to Access On-Campus Training at Educational Institutes
New Pathways for Rehabilitation: On-Campus Training for Inmates in Halfway Houses In a move aimed at expanding rehabilitation opportunities, inmates residing in halfway houses or under community supervision in Singapore will soon be able to enrol in courses at educational institutes. The initiative, announced on December 19 at Temasek Polytechnic, signals a shift toward integrated…
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Prison Letter Sparks Class Action in Victoria’s New Jail
Overview: A bold challenge to Victoria’s new jail A letter sent from the heart of Victoria’s most secure facilities has become the catalyst for a high-stakes legal fight. More than a dozen inmates—described by authorities as among the state’s most dangerous—are pursuing a class action against the state government over conditions inside a newly opened,…
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Australia’s Most Dangerous Criminial Groups Test Victoria’s Justice System in Class Action Over Jail Conditions
Overview: A High-Stakes Legal Fight Inside Victoria’s Latest Super-Max Facility A group of Victoria’s most dangerous criminals have joined forces to challenge the state government, launching a class action over the conditions inside a new, multimillion-dollar regional jail. The action, led by inmates in maximum-security wings, seeks relief that could range from reduced sentences to…
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The Prison Letter that Mobilised Australia’s Most Dangerous Criminals
Overview: A Class Action on the Edge of Australia’s Corrections System A letter written inside one of Victoria’s most secure prisons has become the catalyst for a dramatic legal challenge against the state government. In what could be the country’s most consequential fight over prison conditions in recent memory, a group of inmates — described…
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NT Corrections shifts to rehabilitation: from crisis to reform
Introduction: A new direction for rehabilitation The Northern Territory Department of Corrections has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul its rehabilitation services, declaring a move away from fragmented care toward a cohesive, outcomes-focused system. Officials say the reforms are designed to reduce recidivism, improve prisoner reintegration, and deliver safer communities across the Territory. From crisis…
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NT Corrections unveils reform-focused plan to overhaul prisoner rehabilitation
Introduction: A shift from crisis to reform The Northern Territory Department of Corrections has announced a sweeping overhaul of its rehabilitation services, describing it as a move away from fragmented, crisis-driven approaches toward a cohesive, reform-focused model. The intent is clear: reduce recidivism, support reintegration, and create a more effective, evidence-based pathway for people in…