This three year strategy for prisoner employment sets out a comprehensive programme of work that will increase the range and quality of employment and employment related training experiences for an increasing number of prisoners.
The strategy builds on the Department of Corrections (the Department) Inmate Employment Strategic Plan 2001 – 2004. That plan delivered significant achievements in support of prisoner employment. In particular, it resulted in the growth of externally recognised qualifications held by prisoners and the provision of meaningful employment in prison, which was aligned as closely as possible with employment opportunities on release.
This strategy builds on the achievements of the Department’s overall Strategic Business Plan 2003 – 2008.