Statement by Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs on the HMIP Report of the Prison Service

ArchiveFeb 4, 2013

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HMCIPS has updated its adjudication procedures for dealing with prisoner offences and/or grievances against staff. The policy is presently being piloted for six months.
Repairs are being made to existing buildings so that juveniles currently in Eagle House can be relocated by mid-February 2013, and segregated from the adult population.
With regards to illegal drug use, the security department is conducting an ongoing assessment of current prevention measures to determine where these can be made more effective.

A council of inmates elected in January 2013 allows prisoners to share their concerns, and is helping to establish a more collaborative relationship with staff and management.
A new partnership with the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) and the Civil Service College (CSC) aims to improve management and leadership skills
Works have commenced to repair any damaged structures that require immediate attention, although with limited funding, a report on which will be published.

The Prison has partnered with the University of the West Indies (UWI), City and Guilds Caribbean, and the Institute of International Recognized Qualifications (IIRQ) to certify the programmes that it delivers.
Each inmate will also receive a personalised health and fitness plan.
An internal work board has been established which coordinates placement of inmates in the different jobs available around the prison. It aims to foster good work ethics, learning and skills development, diversity, equality, etc.

A public-private partnership known as “Fresh Start” has assumed the role of identifying outside jobs for prisoners, including employment areas in which they can participate in while they are still incarcerated, e.g. through a day release programme.
The inmate reentry planning process and the officer advisory scheme have both been reviewed to ensure that they follow best practice in corrections.
Re-entry planning is now mandatory
All inmates will have a comprehensive re-entry plan that includes an accurate and timely assessment of their needs in various life areas.
Officials are investigating strategic links between the goals and objectives in the national crime reduction strategy, and the role that the prison system plays in reducing reoffending through resettlement.

Published February 4, 2013