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Under Supervision Scheme; 100 per cent for the Pre-release Employment Scheme; 86 per cent for the Post-release Supervision of Prisoners Scheme and 100 per cent for the Supervision After Release Scheme. There were no supervisees who completed their supervision period under the Conditional Release Scheme in 2001. Altogether, there were 3 025 males and 308 females under active after-care supervision at the end of 2001.
Rehabilitation Services Provided by Non-governmental Organisations
Non-governmental organisations such as the Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong, Buddha Light Association of Hong Kong, Caritas Lok Heep Club, Hong Kong Christian Kun Sun Association, the Christian Prison Pastoral Fellowship Ltd, Save the Children Hong Kong and Wu Oi Christian Centre provide services to help offenders and discharged inmates reintegrate into the community. They provide services such as case work, child-care, counselling, hostel accommodation, employment assistance, recreational activities and care for those with a history of mental illness.
Information Technology and Management Services
Information technology is 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 management studies, 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 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.
The Corporate Cultural Change Programme started in early 2000 has achieved good results in human resource management. To sustain the momentum and add further impetus, the department continues to take forward further human resource initiatives to translate plans into action. To implement the concepts of lifelong learning and self advancement, the department encourages staff to study for diploma and degree courses related to correctional work. Moreover, the department organises