PUBLIC ORDER
with indeterminate sentences may, before the Long-term Prison Sentences Review Board makes recommendations as to whether their indeterminate sentences should be converted to determinate ones, be conditionally released under supervision for a specific period to test their determination and ability to lead a law-abiding life. Prisoners whose indeterminate sentences have been converted to determinate ones, may also be ordered by the board to be placed under post-release supervision under the Supervision After Release Scheme.
Success rates of the after-care programmes are measured by the percentage of supervisees completing supervision without reconviction and as the case may be, remaining drug-free. In 2000, the success rates were 98 per cent for detention centre inmates; 64 per cent for male training centre inmates; 92 per cent for female training centre inmates; 82 per cent for young male prisoners; 88 per cent for young female prisoners; 68 per cent for male drug addiction treatment centre inmates; 78 per cent for female drug addiction treatment centre inmates; 100 per cent for the Release Under Supervision Scheme; 100 per cent for the Pre-release Employment Scheme; 90 per cent for the Post-release Supervision of Prisoners Scheme and 100 per cent for the Conditional Release Scheme. The results of the Supervision After Release Scheme are yet to be seen as there were no supervisees completing their supervision period in 2000. Altogether, there were 2 517 males and 247 females under active after-care supervision at the end of 2000.
Rehabilitation Services Provided by Non-governmental Organisations
Non-governmental organisations such as the Society for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Hong Kong, Buddha Light Association of 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 CSD to improve its efficiency in daily operation and record keeping. For instance, computer systems are used in the management of the movement of the persons in custody, their daily provisions, work flow of the correctional services industries, as well as staff management and administration. Continuous efforts are being made to enhance quality and efficiency of prison management and rehabilitation services through the introduction of new technologies.
The Inspectorate and Management Services Division of the department 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
In line with its vision, mission and values, the CSD enhances processes in human resource management to provide overall training in modern correctional services and management skills. Its Staff Training Institute gives staff recruit, development and specialist training. Weekly in-service training is provided at individual correctional
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