Introduction
This chapter summarises what is involved when you induct a prisoner by
- informing them with accurate and timely information in a manner that can be easily understood, and
- addressing their immediate needs or referring them for prompt action.
Diagram
This diagram shows where in the process this stage occurs.
PPM reference
It is assumed that when you carry out this task you will already be familiar with:
- PPM A.06: New Arrival Management
- PPM B.14: Prisoners At Risk to Themselves
- PPM A.12: Application for Cancellation of a Sentence of Imprisonment and Substitution of Home Detention
- PPM F.01: Youth Units Policy and Operating System
Who does it
A unit or wing officer and / or receiving officer induct the prisoner.
When you do it
You induct the prisoner within 24 hours of receiving them in the unit.
Relevant forms and tools
The forms and tools you use when you induct the prisoner include:
- PPM A.06.01.F1: Immediate Needs Checklist
- PPM A.06.01.F2: Induction Interview
- PPM A.12.F1: Application for Cancellation of a Sentence of Imprisonment and Substitution of Home Detention
- PPM F.01: Youth Units Policy and Operating System
- Offender Management booklet
What you do
The steps for inducting a prisoner are summarised below.
- Review the “Immediate Needs Checklist” form (A.06.01.F1) and take any action that is indicated.
- Interview the prisoner using “Induction Interview” form (A.06.01.F2), making sure you get all the necessary information.
- Enter data into IOMS.
- Outline support staff availability.
- Address all identified immediate needs or refer them on.
- Give the prisoner an offender management booklet if they don’t have it already.
- Get the prisoner to sign forms as required.
- Sign the forms yourself, as required.
