Information for offenders

Short Motivational Programme
Information for male or female offenders in prison or the community about the Short Motivational Programme. It is a one-on-one programme designed to enhance participants' motivation to understand their offending and assist them to make positive changes in their attitudes and behaviour.

Short Rehabilitation Programme for men
Information for offenders about the Short Rehabilitation Programme for men. It is provided in locations where the Medium Intensity Rehabilitation Programme cannot be provided, or for offenders whose sentences are not long enough for them to attend the longer programme.

Short Rehabilitation Programme for women
Information for offenders about the Short Rehabilitation Programme for women. It is provided in locations where the Medium Intensity Rehabilitation Programme cannot be provided, or for offenders whose sentences are not long enough for them to attend the longer programme.

Kowhiritanga women's programme
Information for female offenders in prison and the community about the Kowhiritanga programme. Participants examine the causes of their offending and develop skills to stop them re-offending.

Focus Programme
Information for offenders in Youth Units about the Focus programme. It helps participants look at why they offend and develop skills to stop offending in the future.

Saili Matagi programme
Information for offenders about the Saili Matagi programme. It is specifically for Pacific male prisoners who have committed violent offences, or who show violent behaviour.

Electronic monitoring - employment & unsuitable activities
Information for offenders on Home Detention or Residential Restrictions regarding the suitability of certain types of employment and activities.

Extended Supervision - what offenders can expect
An outline of the process of extended supervision and what an offender can expect if an extended supervision order is imposed on them.

Home Detention & Residential Restrictions - finding suitable housing
Information for offenders regarding choosing an address to propose for a sentence of Home Detention or Parole with Residential Restrictions.

The Department's Inspectors
Information on the Inspectors of Corrections and how offenders can make a complaint to them regarding any matter affecting their management or treatment.

Making a complaint about Community Probation Services
The process for making a complaint about community probation services.

Support Planning Meetings
Information for offenders about Support Planning Meetings and creating a support network and safety plan to help those who have sexually offended against children to live an offence-free life.