Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Detainee and Offender) Policy 2018
Notifiable instrument NI2018-49
made under the  
Corrections Management Act 2007, s14 (Corrections policies and operating procedures)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Corrections Management (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Detainee and Offender) Policy 2018.
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after its notification day.
3	Policy
I make this policy to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.
4.	Revocation
This instrument revokes the Corrections Management (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Detainee) Policy 2011 (No 2) [NI2011-723].

Jon Peach
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
31 January 2018

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER DETAINEE AND OFFENDER POLICY 
policy no. 5	

ACT Corrective services

Contents
1	STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
2	SCOPE
3	PRINCIPLES
4	RELATED DOCUMENTS

1	
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is committed to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT justice system. ACTCS provides an environment that exemplifies culturally safe services and programs aimed at connecting individuals with their cultural heritage, to lessen risk factors that contribute to re-offending rates amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and offenders.  
2	SCOPE 
This policy applies to all ACT correctional centres and community corrections.
3	PRINCIPLES
The following principles apply:
•	ACTCS supports the distinct rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and offenders to maintain, protect and develop their cultural heritage, language, knowledge and kinship ties.
•	ACTCS is committed to implementing a holistic and culturally appropriate model of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and offenders.
•	ACTCS will provide a broad range of culturally appropriate rehabilitative detainee and offender services including recreational and educational programs. 
•	ACTCS staff will be trained to understand the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and offenders.
•	ACTCS will facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders detainees’ and offenders’ access to appropriate support services.
•	ACTCS will consult with relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bodies on Policies and Operating Procedures as appropriate. 
•	ACTCS is committed to recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and maintain a number of designated positions to specifically address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and offenders. 
4	RELATED DOCUMENTS 
•	Detainee Services Policy 
•	Admission Operating Procedure
•	Art and Craft Policy 

Jon Peach 
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services 
31 January 2018 

Document Details
Criteria	Details	
Document title:	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Detainee and Offender Policy	
Document owner/approver:	Executive Director,  ACT Corrective Services	
Date effective:	The day after the notification date	
Review date:	Three years after the date of notification	
Compliance with law:	This policy reflects the requirements of the Corrections Management (Policy and Operating Procedure Framework) Policy 2017	
Responsible officer: 	Head of Detainee Services 	
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