Appendix 1 - Kaupapa Agreement

Appendix 1 - Kaupapa Agreement for living in a Maori Focus Unit

I, ________________________, agree to all of the following, as the conditions of my being allowed to enter, and live in, this Maori Focus Unit.

Code of Conduct:

I agree that I will:

• not take drugs, alcohol or use needles
• not steal or use stand-over tactics with other prisoners or staff
• not engage in any gang-related activity (have gang-related paraphernalia, use gang-related language, hand signals, etc)
• not tattoo myself or others
• not spit within this unit
• not swear or use abusive language towards any other person
• maintain an acceptable degree of hygiene.

I understand that the unit is drug-free, and that random drug-testing occurs. I agree to submit to drug-testing whenever I am requested to do so.

Agreement:

I agree to abide by the Kaupapa Statement of Maori Focus Units as explained to me on my reception. This means that I will:

• take responsibility for my own actions and outcomes
• work towards reducing my risk of re-offending
• learn and apply better skills for interacting with fellow prisoners and staff
• show respect to and cooperate with all other persons that live and work in the unit (regardless of their offences) and all visitors to the unit.

I will discuss any problems I may have with my case officer or the unit manager. 

I understand that if I do not abide by the kaupapa and code of conduct of the Maori Focus Unit, and fail to respond to the feedback and advice of others, that I may be discharged and moved to another unit in the prison region.

Signed _______________________________ Date ____________________

Witness ______________________________ Date ____________________