Information for family or friends of offenders
Guides for members of the public wanting to try and locate, write to or visit a prisoner.

Corrections in the Community
The aim of community-based sentences is to allow a person to make reparation for their crimes and address their offending needs while maintaining their normal living and employment routines.

Victim Notification Register
The Victim Notification Register offers victims of serious crime an opportunity to stay informed about the person who offended against them.

The New Zealand Parole Board

Support Organisations
The Department of Corrections works with community-based agencies to support the successful reintegration of offenders’ back into the community.

Community Work
Information for groups and organisations interested in using the services available through offenders serving Community Work.

Complaints Procedure
Members of the public who wish to make a complaint concerning the Department can forward their concerns in writing or by email.

Volunteer Work in Prisons
Hundreds of New Zealanders regularly donate their time, energy and expertise as volunteers within prisons.

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