The Corrections Component focuses on supporting the development of a capable, culturally appropriate and affordable corrections system in the Solomon Islands.
The development of initiatives under the Component endeavours, among other objectives, to build the institutional strength of the corrections system that will allow it to:
- continue to develop and refine appropriate management and security standards, policies and procedures;
- train staff in a manner that will support the effective management of prisoners;
- develop sustainable and culturally appropriate programs and activities that will support the rehabilitation of prisoners;
- reduce recidivism; and
- support wider community safety.
Activities delivered under the Corrections Component will focus on the structures, processes and systems that enable the various elements of the Solomon Islands Corrections system to operate fairly, efficiently, effectively, and in support of the Solomon Islands law and justice sector more generally.
Adviser Positions currently supported by the Program include:
- Commandant
- Adviser to Executive Group CSSI
- Correctional Manager Adviser
- Adviser Emergency Response Group/Locksmith
- Adviser Infrastructure Unit
- Adviser Programs and Industry Unit
- Adviser Professional Standards Unit
- Adviser Human Resource Unit
- Adviser Correctional Services Training Centre/Performance Management
- Adviser Finance Unit
- Adviser Provincial Correctional Centres
- Adviser Logistics and Transport Unit
- Adviser Gatelodge
- Adviser Block In-Charges
- Adviser Compliance/Audit
Capacity building is central to the effectiveness of the Corrections Program. The above positions therefore focus on the professional development of local counterparts by building and strengthening their existing capabilities and sharing knowledge and skills. Advisers work with local processes and systems within the Melanesian social and cultural context whilst imparting contemporary and specialist expertise. Using context specific approaches, advisers mentor, coach and support local counterparts to ensure an institutionally robust and locally sustained justice system is developed for the Solomon Island’s future.
