Representatives from the Ministry of Social Development, Plunket
and the Child, Youth and Family Service were among those who attended the first Auckland Regional Women’s Correctional Facility (ARWCF) stakeholder open day on 18 March.
The prison opened its doors to interested stakeholders and local businesses to foster closer working relationships.
Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins and Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews both attended, and stressed the importance of prisons and communities working together to aid in the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners.
The event included presentations on the services available to prisoners, such as Corrections Inmate Employment and health services. Guests were also given a tour of the site, and the day ended with performances from prisoner cultural groups and the ARWCF staff Pacific Island Network.
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