PUBLIC ORDER
Success rates of the after-care programmes are measured by the percentage of supervisees completing supervision without re-conviction and as the case may be, remaining drug-free. In 1999, the success rates were 95 per cent for detention centre inmates; 64 per cent for male training centre inmates; 86 per cent for female training centre inmates; 84 per cent for young male prisoners: 86 per cent for young female prisoners; 67 per cent for male drug addiction treatment centre inmates; 78 per cent for female drug addiction treatment centre inmates; 10 per cent for the Release Under Supervision Scheme, 100 per cent for the Pre-release Employment Scheme; 93 per cent for the Post-release Supervision of Prisoners Scheme and 100 per cent for the Conditional Release Scheme. Altogether, there were 2 635 males and 318 females under active after-care supervision at the end of 1999.
Rehabilitation Services Provided by Non-governmental Organisations
Non-governmental organisations such as the Society for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Hong Kong, Caritas Lok Heep Club, Hong Kong Christian Kun Sun Association, the Christian Prison Pastoral Fellowship Ltd. and Wu Oi Christian Centre provide services to help discharged inmates reintegrate into the community. They provide services such as case work, counselling, hostel accommodation, employment assistance, recreational activities and care for those with a history of mental illness.
Information Technology and Management Services
Computers are used extensively in the department to improve its efficiency in daily operation and record keeping. The systems help manage the movement of the persons in custody, and their daily provisions, as well as the work flow of the correctional services industries. Other systems deal with staff management and administration. A rectification programme for the Year 2000 (Y2K) problem started in 1998 and was implemented and tested in 1999. Continuous efforts are being made to extend computer usage and to enhance efficiency through the introduction of new technology.
The Inspectorate and Management Services Division initiates quality management to enhance the operation of the department by carrying out inspections and evaluation of services as well as updating departmental practices to bring them in line with the prevailing policy and changing needs of the community.
Staff Training
The department provides staff with recruit, development and specialist training at the Staff Training Institute, and weekly in-service training at individual correctional institutions. Training curricula place equal emphasis on theory and practice, and include laws of the HKSAR, departmental rules and regulations, counselling, social work techniques, management, psychology, criminology, penology, first aid, foot drill, anti-riot drill, self-defence, tactical training, adventure training, field training, Putonghua, Chinese writing skills, information system training and personal computer training. Induction training is also provided for non-custodial staff.
Training programmes are reviewed regularly to meet changing societal and operational needs. To realign and promote the departmental vision, mission and values, the department conducted during the year a series of tailor-made training workshops on human resources management for all levels of staff.
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