Tag: Recidivism
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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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Change Is Possible: Catapang Urges Inmates to Embrace a New Path Beyond Their Past
Introduction: A Call to Redefine the Future The head of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., delivered a message of hope and accountability to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In a latest address, he emphasized that past actions should not lock inmates into a predetermined fate. Instead, the future can…
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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…
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NT Corrections unveils reform-first plan to reboot prisoner rehabilitation
Overview: A shift in approach for Northern Territory Corrections The Northern Territory Department of Corrections has announced a sweeping overhaul of its rehabilitation services, signaling a move away from fragmented programs toward a cohesive, reform-focused strategy. The goal is clear: reduce recidivism, improve outcomes for people in custody, and modernize the territory’s approach to rehabilitation…