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Network launched for young staff

Young staff  from custodial, community, and national office roles came together to launch Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s first ever Young Staff Network.

Pilot paves positive pathways

A new programme is being piloted to help men to maintain what they have learnt in one of our Special Treatment Units.

Punk attitude translated into te reo Māori

Probation Officer Angelo Munro features in a documentary produced by Waiata Anthems about his experience translating his music into te reo Māori and his work as a probation officer.

Charmaine’s story: Wellbeing and whānau the key to change

Charmaine Roberts was just 15 when she left school. Subjected to racism and underwhelmed with an education system where she felt she didn’t quite fit.

Kea Project - award finalist

The Kea Project, which makes visiting prison more friendly for children, has been named as a finalist in the Public Service Commission Spirit of Service Awards.

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.