Posts Tagged Prisons
Youth Justice Facility the last stop
Posted by mheine in David's Blog on July 16th, 2010
Last week I visited a youth justice facility near Christchurch, one of three in the country with a fourth about to open. Although these facilities are run by CYF rather than the Department of Corrections, I encountered the same professionalism and dedication to a difficult task which has become familiar when visiting prisons. The Rolleston [...]
It’s breast not to complain
Posted by mheine in David's Blog on July 2nd, 2010
Last week a convicted murderer filed – or some do-gooder lawyer filed on his behalf – a claim in the High Court that his rights had been breached in prison. The grievous wrong suffered? The prisoner had a magazine confiscated from him that contained an article – presumably illustrated – that compared real breasts with [...]
Dedicated prison staff need more support
Posted by mheine in David's Blog on June 18th, 2010
Last week I visited Auckland Womens Prison, my sixth prison visit since becoming an MP. As usual, I found professional and compassionate staff – none more so than in the “at risk” unit which houses prisoners who, for the most part, are a danger to themselves, often because of mental illness. It is quite clear [...]
Another impressive prison manager
Posted by dgarrett in David's Blog on June 8th, 2010
I have just completed a visit to Auckland Womens’ Prison at Wiri, the fifth prison visit I have undertaken since becoming an MP. While all prisons are somewhat different, one thing always stands out – the professionalism and openness of the staff at all levels, from “the Governor” to those in the wings themselves. I wonder if it [...]
Department of Corrections – Death of Corrections Officer Jason Palmer
DAVID GARRETT (ACT): On behalf of the ACT Party I express our sorrow at the death of officer Jason Palmer and send our sincere condolences to his family, particularly to his wife, Tracy, and his two young children, Riley and Abbey, who have now lost a loving and loved father in the most tragic of [...]
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