Consultation on options to improve rehabilitation, reintegration, and safety outcomes in the corrections system

Executive Summary

1. Due to the limited timeframe to provide feedback on this consultation we have only addressed certain areas in the discussion document (5,6,7.3). Given the breadth of the document and the many areas, we work in that cross paths with those in Corrections we would have appreciated a greater length of time to provide greater feedback to these areas. 
2. We continue to acknowledge the overrepresentation of Māori in Corrections’ custody. We support Corrections' attempt to engage Māori in leadership spaces, with whanau, and address disparities in education and health. However, as a partner that works closely with Corrections, we have noted that these high-level commitments have limited translation to practice on the ground. We recommend programmes and services to take a trauma-informed approach and significant training that is culturally and context-specific is provided for Corrections staff. If we can get the basics right for Māori, then we will get it right for everyone else. 
3. We also support providing options for the remand cohort as this is an area, we have continually highlighted in our State of the Nation report. In addition, we address case management plans as we know the integral role this plays in the well-being and outcome of inmates. Whilst we provide recommendations concerning these issues we also acknowledge the shortfalls in case management plans to support reintegration. 

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