Community Corrections
Change Lives, Shape Futures
Creating lasting change by breaking the cycle of re-offending, public safety is our bottom line.
In the community, the majority of offenders in New Zealand are on probation, which means they are serving their sentence in the community rather than in prison. Over 30,000 offenders are serving community-based sentences at any given time, compared to 9,000 offenders in prison.
If you are serving a community sentence or you have been released from prison on parole or with special conditions, you are on probation.
Our Probation Officers work with people on probation to motivate them to make changes in their lives. This may include attending programmes to address violence, alcohol and drug abuse or driving offences. If appropriate, offenders can attend programmes that teach them about Maori culture and give them an opportunity to re-connect to their iwi.
There is a strong focus on reducing the likelihood of their re-offending, and keeping the public safe.
