You should have received your copy of the new Handbook for Prison Volunteers with this edition of CORRvolunteer.

This easy-to-use handbook is a completely rewritten and redesigned reference manual for all prison volunteers.
 
If for some reason you did not receive your copy, please email volunteering@corrections.govt.nz to request one.

Newly-approved volunteers will receive their copies of the handbook at induction training.

The handbook contains the 10 top tips for Staying Safe as a Prison Volunteer

1. Nothing in and nothing out
    
2. Always comply with the instructions of the corrections officers
    
3. Dress conservatively
    
4. Never trade with a prisoner or accept/give a gift
    
5. Protect your personal information and that of others
    
6. Avoid gossip
    
7. Be careful about physical contact
    
8. Be aware of con games
    
9. Learn to say ‘no’
    
10. Always report your concerns

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