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People we know - places we've been : Goulburn Art Class 2-0-1-1
No full text23 p. :col. ill., ports. (some col.
Gurnang life challenge: Young adult offender women program adventure based challenge
No full textThe Gurnang program combines vocational training, adventure based education and an innovative style of case management within a correctional complex (Oberon Correctional Centre). Young offenders are challenged to build their self-esteem and spirit through cooperation and achievement
Trends in the adult indigenous inmate population in NSW 1998-2010 : the impact of changes in measurement
No full textInter-jurisdictional visit to Corrections Victoria and Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) 22-26 November 2010
No full textThe emerging role of the specialist Program Facilitator within the context of Corrective Services NSW
No full textCorrective Services New South Wales (CSNSW) aims to reduce re-offending by individuals
who are under its supervision or in its custody. It seeks to do this by building capacity in the development, delivery and evaluation of programs that target factors known to be actuarially associated with offending behaviour. The role of the specialist Program Facilitator is vital in maintaining, and effectively delivering quality programs throughout the Service. There is an increasing body of evidence supporting the position that evidence-based, well delivered programs are effective in creating behaviour change. This has seen the development of specialist Program Facilitators who have a combination of
training, experience and personal attributes that facilitate the therapeutic alliance with
program participants to support behaviour change. This paper seeks to highlight the value of the trained facilitator within CSNSW. It explores the role of the acilitator as an agent to ensure program integrity and therapeutic process and to provide a framework for mentoring and support. The authors, both program facilitators, explore the leverage for
change that can be effected in program delivery through having staff that can take on a mentoring and consultative relationship. This is especially with colleagues responsible for the supervision of offenders. The authors conclude that trained Specialist Program Facilitators add considerable value to service delivery in often difficult settings throughout the Service
International developments in extremist violence risk assessment and management : professional development study trip to Canada 13-27 June 2010
No full textThe need principle: knowing what to target in offender rehabilitation and how to apply it in corrections
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The Utility of Level of Service Inventory - Revised (LSI-R) assessments within NSW correctional environments
No full texthttp://www.correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/302526/utility-of-level-of-service-inventory-.pd