David Commons

Department of Correctional Services

The purpose of the correctional system is to contribute to maintaining and protecting a just peaceful and safe society by: enforcing sentences of the courts in the manner prescribed by the Act; detaining all prisoners in safe custody whilst ensuring their human dignity; and promoting the social responsibility and human development of all prisoners and persons subject to community corrections.MISSION The integrated application and direction of all Departmental resources to focus on the correction of offending behavior, the promotion of social responsibility and the overall development of the person under correction; The cost effective provision of correctional facilities that will promote efficient security, corrections, care and Development services within an enabling human rights environment; Progressive and ethical management and staff practices within which every correctional official performs an effective correcting and encouraging role. VISION To be one of the best in the world in delivering correctional services with integrity and commitment to excellence. Core Values: Enablement and empowerment Faith in the potential of people Providing opportunities and facilities for growth Integrity Honesty Disassociating yourself from all forms of corruption and unethical conduct Sound business practices Recognition of human dignity Accepting people for who they are Humane treatment of prisoners Recognizing the inherent human rights of all people Efficiency Productivity The best work methods, procedure and system to achieve set goals Excellent services Accountability Desire to perform well Accepting accountability for your behaviour Commitment Justice Fair treatment Justice for all Fairness and equality before the law Security Safety of employees, offenders and the community Equity Non-discrimination Affirmative Action Gender equality Integration of disability issues