A.04 Sentence Planning and Prisoner Educational Activities

Policy Standards

• Sentenced prisoners are assisted by all prison staff towards their effective reintegration into society through the implementation of their sentence plan.

Performance Standards

1. Each prisoner is assessed to identify their risk of reoffending and reintegrative needs.
2. Each prisoner's sentence plan is developed, implemented and revised to assist them reduce the likelihood of their reoffending and manage their sentence.
3. The sentence plan contains all information relating to the prisoner’s sentence.
4. The sentence plan is managed in such a way that it ensures participation and commitment by the prisoner.
5. The sentence plan is placed on the prisoner’s prison file when a prisoner is released or transferred.
6. People involved in the implementation of a prisoner’s sentence plan are advised of any actions they are required to take by Sentence Planners.
7. The development and implementation of a prisoner’s sentence plan is auditable.

Undertaking a Sentence Plan Assessment

Procedure Standards

An assessment is completed, agreed and used as the basis for a sentence plan.

Procedures

All procedures relating to prisoners’ sentence plans are listed in the PS Sentence Management Manual.