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Current trends in NSW correctional management
No full texthttp://library.correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au/digitalresource/1302675068339_rd05-currents-trends-in-correctional-management-nov-2010.pd
A simplified methodology for planning and conducting training audits
No full textAlthough audits are a powerful tool for measuring compliance with standards and implementing continuous improvement in a training organisation, they can be very stressful for those being audited - in preparation and during the audit. This paper describes a simpler less stressful approach using a more people-oriented philosophy. The objective is to streamline and engage auditees more in the process. This is achieved by providing auditees with questionnaires in advance assessing their compliance with the standards being audited. This gives them time to compile their answers and locate evidence for the audit interview making the audit interview more effective and less stressful. The process is simpler for the audit team reviewing the completed questionnaire, sighting evidence and providing feedback. Other important considerations are: having a well defined audit plan, establishing a qualified audit team, providing preliminary notification of the audit and promotion of the audit as an improvement process – fact finding, not fault finding. This methodology is still being developed but to date has significantly improved internal AQTF and ISO audits conducted at Brush Farm Academy because it treats audits as holistic events involving people and processes
Annual report
No full texthttp://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/Corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/vwFiles/Justice_AR10_Complete.pdf/$file/Justice_AR10_Complete.pd
Family preservation and reintegration for offenders
No full textA key challenge for correctional managers is the successful reintegration and preservation of family relationships for prisoners. This paper outlines significant issues relating to the challenges faced by families who are affected by imprisonment. Through a literature review, current international trends were identified and contrasted with practice in the following
jurisdictions in Australia: – Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Victoria, Western Australia (WA) and New South Wales (NSW). In conclusion, strategic recommendations for further action are presented
