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imprisonment. The residents are subject to one year supervision on release and may be recalled if the terms of a Supervision Order are not complied with.
This year has seen the introduction of a new measure in the field of rehabilitation, namely a 'Half Way House'. This consists of a 3-storey building run on hostel lines with accommodation for 24.
With the introduction of the Drug Addiction Treatment Centres Ordinance the 'Half Way House' will play an important role pro- viding a link between complete detention and freedom.
Residence will be compulsory for a short period as part of the terms of supervision although supervisees will be able to take up normal employment in the usual way.
Young male offenders between the ages of 14 and 21 are housed under open conditions at three training centres on Hong Kong and Lantau Islands. Remand accommodation for males between 14 and 21 is provided at the Stanley Training Centre; the object of this arrangement is to ensure that unconvicted boys do not enter the environment of a prison during their period of remand. The three training centres have an average inmate population of 652.
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The new Staff Training School at Stanley was opened in February and provides enhanced facilities for training recruits, refresher and special courses. Emphasis on staff training has enabled the depart- ment to expand and maintain a fresh outlook in the treatment of offenders.
This year has continued to be one of great activity in preparation for new institutions at Tai Lam (Women's prison), Siu Lam (Prisons Department Mental Hospital) and Dragon's Back (Training Centre). Work is also in hand on plans for a new Reception and Classifica- tion Centre, an open prison for adult males and two additional Training Centres.
Ten years ago, the daily average prison and training centre population was 4,211 with only a daily average of 1,032 in fully open conditions. In 1968 the figures were 6,736 and 3,006 respectively.
FIRE SERVICES
The Fire Services Department is divided into four commands- Fire Services Headquarters, Fire Prevention Bureau, Hong Kong
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