Michael Wood Chairman Prison Fellowship Australia PO Box 525 TOONGABBIE NSW 2146 michael.wood@prisonfellowship.org.au
Context Criminal justice
Purpose Prime the pumps
Background The benefits of restorative justice Prison Fellowship Prison Fellowship Discussion Examples of programs and activities Opportunities Constraints Conclusion Introduction
Background The benefits of restorative justice
Background Prison Fellowship
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Prison Fellowship Local churches Prisoners families Players Prisoners / ex prisoners
Programs
Program Visiting In Prison
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Prison Fellowship Local churches Prisoners families Program Prisoners / ex prisoners Visiting In Prison
Program Change On The Inside
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Prison Fellowship Local churches Prisoners families Program Prisoners / ex prisoners Change On The Inside
Program Sycamore Tree Program
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Prison Fellowship Local churches Prisoners families Program Prisoners / ex prisoners Sycamore Tree Program
Program Angel Tree
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Prison Fellowship Local churches Prisoners families Program Prisoners / ex prisoners Angel Tree
Program T24 Post Release Support
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Prison Fellowship Local churches Prisoners families Program Prisoners / ex prisoners T24 Post Release Support
Private enterprise / individuals Corrections department Other government departments Victims Charitable organisations Local churches Prisoners families Players Prisoners / ex prisoners
Executive Senior management Management Staff / volunteers Players
Players
AD HOC Cautious note
Growing interest in and commitment to restorative practices Focus on case management Well established, credible NFPs Growing culture of corporate philanthropy Growing number of volunteers and potential volunteers Ongoing debate about criminal justice Discussion Opportunities
Security Privacy and individual rights Resources Reporting requirements Perceptions Scope and scale Discussion Constraints
Confirm primary outcomes Agree on secondary outcomes Identify gaps Establish and maintain partnerships Avoid duplication Promote excellence Build capacity Review performance Conclusion Peak body