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Otago Polynesian Festival an opportunity to network and talk careers

Otago Communities, Partnerships and Pathways (CPP) and prison staff from Otago Corrections Facility (OCF) have banded together on a stall at the 2024 Otago Polynesian Festival to showcase careers and…

Cam’s story – finding his way as a Case Manager

When starting out at Corrections, Case Manager Cam was no stranger to the job title, having previously worked as a Case Manager at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

Fostering motivation through carving course

Seven people on Community Work sentence in Otago District have taken part in the first Work and Living Skills (WLS) Oamaru stone workshop.

Full Probation services on prison grounds a first

By working together, Community Corrections and Case Management staff can strongly influence a person’s successful reintegration.

Supporting neuro-informed practice

A group of Southern Region staff are championing the use of more neuro-informed practice, following their graduation from an Otago University course, SOCI404: Exploring Neuro-Disability in Health, Welfare and Justice Systems.…

A Boy Called Piano documentary

Men in the Matapuna Special Treatment Unit (STU) had a lot to reflect on when watching the journey of Fa’amoana John Luafutu through state care and prison in a special…