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Matapuna marks 10 years as Community of Change
Ara Poutama staff, programme participants and community partners came together on 4 December to mark the 10th anniversary of Christchurch Men’s Prison’s Matapuna Special Treatment Unit.
Men Crochet in Prison
Meet Lissy and Rudi a very special couple who are bringing joy into the lives of many, including men in prison by teaching mindfulness and crocheting at Mount Eden Corrections Facility.
Dressing for success at Christchurch Women’s Prison
The first five women from Christchurch Women’s Prison (CWP) have participated and graduated in a course aimed to give them the knowledge and confidence to gain employment and independence
Prison Print Shop - creating a future for men on release
Men working in the Print Shop gain industry recognised (ITO) qualifications and transferable skills.