Hear from our staff working with women
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Kia ora e hoa,
A lot of people of think of a very masculine world when they think of a prison, but the experience is highly gendered.
Our staff work across the country with women in our three women’s prisons (Arohata, Christchurch Women’s Prison and Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility), as well as with women on community-based sentences. We also have staff at our National office and around the country who are focused on delivering our Women's Strategy - Wāhine – E rere ana ki te pae hou.
In this issue of Tiritiri, we’re sharing stories about our staff working with women. This includes two stories from Jon and Mel, Corrections officers at Christchurch Women’s Prison who share their unique experiences. We’re also sharing stories of two initiatives – a new therapeutic community at Christchurch Women’s Prison and trauma informed care training for staff working with women in the Bay of Plenty region.
Mel's story - working as a Corrections Officer at Christchurch Women's Prison
Mel is a Corrections Officer working at Christchurch Women's Prison. She shares insights into the day to day of her role and who she works with across the prison.
First therapeutic community at Christchurch Women's Prison
Manager Psychological Services Joanna says the team has been wanting to replicate the success that they’ve seen at Special Treatment Units at men’s prisons, but for women.
Trauma informed care training for staff
Trauma-informed training is supporting staff in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty districts to have a better understanding of trauma and be more confident working with those affected. The training is part of the Women’s Strategy - Wāhine – E rere ana ki te pae hou.
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