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Parliamentary Paper No: 187 of 2020 Referrals Letter Hon Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum The Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprise, Civil Service and Communications.

Attorney General’s Chambers Level 7 Suvavou House Victoria Parade P O Box 2213 Government Buildings SUVA Dear Honourable Minister, I have much pleasure in presenting to you the Fiji Corrections Service 01 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 Annual Report.
The report highlights the monthly performance and achievements in delivering the outcomes in line with the Organizational Plan.

The change of financial year from 2018 to 2019 has enabled us to review the Annual Corporate Plan by including key initiatives and target outcomes that will surely reform the status quo, ensuring a more focused workforce that are more resilient and result oriented.

Yours sincerely F.B.


KEAN Commander Commissioner of Corrections 3 Semper Restituens 4 Foreword (FCS) Annual Report for the financial period of 01 August 2018 I have much pleasure in presenting the Fiji Corrections Services to 31 July 2019.

CARE Networks, the Sow A Seed Program and partnership with Montfort Boys Town School have and will continue to contribute to our mission of positively restoring lives.
The slight spike in our recidivism rate is a concern; although it is at a manageable level The report replicates the effective management of our overall this will still further challenge the team at Corrections to identify operations and the administration of all Correction affairs as areas of improvement to address this shift.

We also acknowledge the per the allocated national budget.
This has been achieved by stupendous contributions of all our rehabilitation program service stringently implementing and monitoring of good governance providers.

principles, transparency and accountability in all our dealings.

A vital component of this achievement has been the concerted and Our Six Small Business Units (SBU) operating under the Trade consistent effort of all FCS personnel.

and Manufacturing Account (TMA) continues to deliver improved remittances back to Government.
The consistent performance Training has and will continue to play a critical role in our efforts to of the 6 SBUs is a reflection of the sound commercial practices maintain sound operational effectiveness in all areas of our work at being implemented in these units, a credit to the operating team.

Corrections.

Our training team at our Training Academy at Naboro The SBUs have also doubled up as effective rehabilitation tools in have worked tirelessly in this regard.
This coupled with the weekly bringing about positive change in the lives all those incarcerated.

training sessions in our 15 Correction Centers plus our Divisional Headquarters have contributed immensely to this desire to pursue I commend to you this Annual Report of the Fiji Corrections Service.

excellence in our service delivery.

The security, well being and rehabilitation of all those under our care continues to be the bedrock of our daily business at FCS.
The increased rehabilitation initiatives such as the establishment of F.B.
KEAN Commander Commissioner Semper Restituens Table of Contents Table Page Table Page 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.1 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 8.0 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 9.0 9.1 9.2 3 Referrals Letter 4 Foreword 5 Contents 6 Organisation Structure 7 Strategic Objectives Key Principles 7 Organizational Responsibilities / Core Business 8 SECTION A - INMATES KEY STATISTICS Convicted and Remand Inmates Gender Representation Age Categorization Provincial Representation Ethnicity Religious / Denomination Representation Recidivism SECTION B - FCS KEY OUTPUTS Safety & Security Security Escapes Complaints and Grievances Untoward Incidents & Contrabands Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cemeteries and Burials IMPROVED REHABILITATION Rehabilitation Programmes Early Release Schemes 9.21 Early Release for Employment 9.22 Early Release for Education 9.23 Community Work 9.24 Short Term Release 9.25 Weekend Release 9.26 Job Placement 9.4 Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP) 26 27 28 29 30 31 9.5 Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) 9.51 Community Outreach Program 9.52 Yellow Ribbon Walk 9.53 Project Sow A Seed 9.54 CARE Network 10.0 IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE 10.1 General 10.2 10.3 2018/2019 List of Projects Improved Infrastructure Pictorial 11.0 IMPROVED CORRECTIONS ENTERPRISE 11.1 General 11.2 TMA Revenue 11.3 Cane Cutting Revenue 11.4 Improved Corrections Enterprise Pictorial 12.0 IMPROVED CORPORATE SERVICES 12.1 General 12.2 Staff Establishment 12.3 Training and Development 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 13.0 SECTION C - AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 13.1 Audited Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 July 2019 46-69 14.0 CONCLUSION 15.0 ANNEX 01 16.0 ACRONYMS 17.0 FCS NATIONAL CENTRES MAP 70 71 72-73 74 5 Semper Restituens 6 Organization Structure COMCOR CHAPLAIN PERSONAL STAFF OFFICER PERSONAL ASSISTANT DCC ACCS ACCO SO AC LO SCS COMDT ITM PO SOB SAO SO TMA CLO SUP OC ECU SOO DR SMO SO(A) AO QM INST OC FM OC TPT PRO GD WO AO SAL AO TMA SP YRP COR
 Semper Restituens Strategic Objectives Key Principles Vision The Fiji Corrections Service three key principles are: To effectively rehabilitate all inmates that they will become lawful abiding citizens, who contribute positively to our country, Fiji.
Strategic Private Concept Mission To positively restore lives Values Family Integrity Loyalty Honesty Empathy Leadership Motto Semper Restituens (Always Rehabilitation) We value the contribution of all staff in the Institution.

Whatever their appointment is, whether as a Custodial Officer, Driver, Cleaner, Receptionist, Duty Officer, Junior or Senior Officer, you have a purpose to add value to the success of the Fiji Corrections Service.

Leadership Everything rises and falls on leadership.
We are expected to exercise sound and strong leadership at all times.

This is summed up in the quote from Bill Cosby, “I do not know the key to success but the key to failure is trying to please everybody”.

Do not try to be popular because all popular leaders have failed.

Never shy away from making the tough decisions when it is required of you.

Honest Days Work We are expected to commit to an honest day’s work.

This simple and powerful message must be at the centre of our daily attitude to work.
7 Semper Restituens 8 Organization Responsibilities / Core Business Correction Act 2006 to serve the public by keeping The Fiji Correction Services is obligated under the effective corrective services and applying all human rights in custody those convicted by the courts in providing obligations and standards, and for related matters.

The three core businesses of the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) will remain as: 1.

Security 2.

Safety FCS ensures proper management and treatment of those under its care.
These include the recognition of inmates’ personal needs and privileges, the protection of their human dignity and rights, and the provision of nutritional health and hygiene services.

Inmates management contribute positively to improve health, mental well-being and risk reductions.

This is achieved through proper categorizations of prisoners to determine their safety, risks and sound management.

The security of Corrections Institutions encompasses several es- sential components.
This includes appropriately designed phys- 3.

Through Care ical infrastructure, relevant modern technology and an efficient The heart of our work as Correction people is rehabilitation.

FCS and effective manning standard.

Security covers a well-defined has re-directed its focus from containment to corrections by ef- and organized correction system for prisoners including their fectively rehabilitating prisoners to become law abiding and re- safety.
Enhance management of inmates and effective delivery sponsible citizens.

This involves the development of a holistic re- of rehabilitation that contributes towards a dynamic security for the FCS.

habilitation framework that ensures transformation in the lives of inmates.

This will encourage positive restoration in the life of prisoners and enhance successful re-integration into society.
The approach towards achieving an effective rehabilitation process requires up skilling of FCS personnel working in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Semper Restituens 9 Semper Restituens 10 Convicted and Remand Inmates Under our custody are two major categories of inmates.

Convicted Inmates are classified as those that are sentenced by Court, whilst those awaiting trial and are yet to be sentenced are classified as Remand Inmates.
An average of 1813 convicted inmates were in custody, from August 2018 to July 2019 was recorded compared to 1721 recorded in 2017-2018.

The trend is indicative of the increase of offences committed during the reported financial year.

The other categories of inmates in our custody are Civil Inmates who are mainly referred to as debtors, whilst Detainees are those referred to us by the Immigration Department for violating immigration laws.
The number of convicted inmates increased by 5% in 2018/19 as compared to 11% in 2017-2018 and 13% in 2016-2017.

Remand inmates recorded an increase of 21% in 2017 – 2018 as compared to 0.8% in 2018-2019.

A total comparative average number of convicted inmates, remandees, civil inmates and detainees in custody for 2018/2019 are shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1 : Convicted, Remandees, Civil and Detainees Inmates in custody for 2018/2019 Convict Remand Civil Detainee Total Aug 1768 594 13 - Sept 1775 602 18 - Oct 1799 610 14 - Nov 1794 545 14 - Dec 1805 543 12 2 Jan 1778 663 15 4 Feb 1800 653 13 9 Mar 1814 706 14 4 Apr 1828 666 3 4 May 1868 609 8 5 Jun 1856 615 7 4 Jul Average 1876 541 4 4 1813 612 11 3 2439 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 2 : Inmates in custody Comparison : 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Convict Remand Civil Detainee Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 1500 480 6 1 1721 607 8 1 1813 612 11 3 Figure 1: Graphical representation of Convicted and Remand inmates 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Convict Remand Civil Detainee 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Gender Representation The trend indicates a fluctuation of male and female inmates in custody for the reported months.
Male inmates however, recorded a notable increase of 11% in 2018/2019 compared to 8% in 2017/2018, while the numbers of female inmates increase from 83 to 106 in 2018– 2019 an increase of 22%.
Table 3(a) : Inmates by Gender representation by months Gender Male Female Total Aug 2222 153 2375 Sept 2292 103 2395 Oct 2316 107 2423 Nov 2253 100 2353 Dec 2277 103 2380 Jan 2356 97 2453 Feb 2370 102 2472 Mar 2247 109 2507 Apr 2411 96 2507 May 2389 101 2490 Jun 2380 102 2482 Jul 2330 97 2427 Average 2320 106 2439 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 3(b) : Inmates by Gender comparison: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Gender Male Female Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 1555 70 1976 2017-18 2073 83 2156 2018-19 2320 106 2439 Figure 2: Graphical Representation of Gender comparison: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 11 Semper Restituens 12 Age Categorization Age categorization together with the offence details allows reliable and effective classification and allocation of inmates under our care.
Young inmates between the ages of 16yrs - 25yrs are classified as Star Class and are accommodated at the Nasinu Correction Centre.

Others are categorized as Ordinary Class while all female inmates are categorized as Women inmates.

They are allocated to institutions appropriate for them to serve their sentences.

The existence of the Central Allocation Board, allowed in-depth profiling of inmates personal, family background, risk analysis and personal welfare needs.
This has become the platform for the effective allocation of inmates to various correction institutions within FCS.

Sets out in Table 4(A) below are the categorization of age by months Table 4(B) below, it shows that the Age category from 21-35 years, continued to dominate the prison population in 2018- 2019.
This is a vulnerable youth group, who could easily be enticed back into criminality after been discharged if they are not rendered with the right community intervention programs, general support from family members, key stakeholders and the public at large.

This category represented 41% of the total population in 2018-2019 which reduced by 8% as compared to 49% of total population in 2017-2018.
Table 4 (a): Age Categorization of inmates by months 2018-2019 Table 4(b) : Average Age Group Comparison: 2016-2017 – 2018-2019 Age Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 250 490 420 334 250 226 136 210 96 41 Feb 248 496 432 326 255 219 149 213 93 44 Mar Apr May Jun 207 466 389 344 297 254 169 216 99 41 Jul 208 457 409 327 288 233 159 206 98 42 Averg.
Age Group 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 224 483 397 330 270 230 154 215 95 38 Between 16 – 20 years Between 21– 25 years Between 26 – 30 years Between 31– 35 years Between 36 -40 years Between 41 – 45years Between 46 – 50 years Between 51-60 years Between 61 – 70 years Over 70 years of age Total 1976 2156 2439 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-60 61-70 70+ Month Total Month Average Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Figure 3: Graphical Average representation of Age Categorization of inmates Figure 4: Graphical comparison of average representation of Age Categoriza- 500 400 300 200 100 0 tion of inmates 500 400 300 200 100 0 Average 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-60 61-70 71+ 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-60 61-70 71+ Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Provincial Representation The proper profiling of inmates during the admission process is a vital exercise.
The gathering of information and analysis of each inmate when they are incarcerated is crucial in determining what kind of support or treatment they will require to rehabilitate them.

Sets out in Table 5 (A) is the distribution of inmates based on their province.

There has been consistent increase in the number of inmates in custody from Tailevu and Ba, whereas Lau and Cakaudrove decreased during the reporting period.
These four provinces have been dominating the prison population dated back for the last three years.

The Tailevu Province recorded the highest in custody for three reporting periods 2016/17, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
Table 5(a) : Provincial representation by months Table 5(b) : Provincial Representation Comparison 2016/17 - 2018/19 Age Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb a B 196 184 168 153 185 187 207 Mar 217 Apr 195 a u B 68 72 86 85 79 79 92 98 98 182 138 198 154 98 181 147 189 148 95 a g o r d a N 94 98 i r i s a t i a N i s o m a N a s o v a N a R / M a w e R 94 96 92 88 89 94 94 94 175 156 172 160 104 100 179 60 31 162 106 40 227 30 78 434 2507 May Jun Jul 172 102 148 146 198 164 106 Yr/Av.
192 89 170 147 189 159 99 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database e g a r e v A M / 132 133 135 131 132 137 138 141 140 134 138 135 136 Provincial Representation 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Ba Bua Cakaudrove Kadavu Lau Lomaiviti Macuata Nadroga Naitasiri Namosi Navosa Ra Rewa Serua Tailevu Rotuma Others Indo-Fijian Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Figure 5: Graphical representation of the inmates’ provincial distribution 500 400 300 200 100 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 13 Semper Restituens 14 Ethnicity The categorization of inmates into various ethnic groups on admission provides a platform for FCS to address their individual needs and general welfare.
It also allows better coordination with relevant community representatives and specific stakeholders to assist in their personal welfare, health, well-being and rehabilitation needs.

Sets out in Table 6(A) are the inmate’s distribution by ethnicity for 2018/2019.

The i-Taukei inmates recorded a 77% of the total average population in custody for the period 2018/19 as compared to 79% in 2017/18, a reduction of 2%.
Table 6(a) : Inmates ethnic representation by months Table 6(b) : Inmates by Ethnicity comparison: 2016/2017 - 2018/2019 o r u E / P 7 9 9 10 10 11 15 13 12 13 13 16 11 n a i j i F / I 388 425 422 456 142 445 415 462 435 441 523 444 417 i e k u a t I 1983 1895 1880 1865 1852 1880 1872 1880 1985 1854 1950 1878 1886 o r u E 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 n a m u t o R 17 17 19 15 15 15 14 15 15 20 19 18 17 e s e n i h C 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 s r e h t O 38 32 33 38 37 44 43 39 41 34 34 32 38 16 22 21 20 21 21 29 24 28 28 27 28 24 y l h t n o M l a t o T 2463 2415 2398 2418 2092 2431 2406 2452 2535 2405 2581 2429 2439 August September October November December January February March April May June July Year/Average Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Ethnicity i Taukei Indo Fijian European and P/Europe Rotuma Chinese Others Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 1517 376 12 15 2 54 1976 1734 374 12 16 6 56 2198 1886 417 14 17 3 62 2439 Figure 6: Comparison of Graphical representation by Ethnicity 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Religious / Denomination Representation Inmates upon admission are categorized into their respective denomination and appropriate faith-based groups.
This will assist in each individual’s spiritual enhancement, an avenue where inmates are empowered spiritually and mentally.

This will also allow them to respond positively to offered rehabilitation programs, institution operation procedures and daily routine.

Whilst the contribution of faith groups, religious leaders and dedicated members is acknowledged; much more is required when inmates are released back into society.
Sets out in Table 7 are the categorization of inmates by religious/faith-based groupings for 2016/2017, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.

The analysis of the Table 7 below above indicates that the Methodist denomination dominates the prison population of 29% of the total population in 2017/2018; which shows a 1% reduction as compare to 28% in 2018/2019.
Table 7 : Inmates by religious / Faithbased groupings 2016/2017 - 2018/2019 DENOMINATION Methodist Catholic AOG SDA Muslim Hindu New Methodist CMF ANCF Pentecostal Others Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016/17 2017/18 2018/ Figure 7: Graphical representation of inmates religious groupings 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 15 Semper Restituens 16 Recidivism Recidivism is regarded as the tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend.
In line with the FCS standard guideline, an inmate is considered a recidivist when he/she is re-admitted within 24 months from his or her initial discharge date on a new offence.

We are mandated by Government to continuously aim to reduce recidivism.

This has become a real challenge for us not only in identifying intervention programs within, but to initiate viable proactive strategies and options that will help reduce the likelihood of re-offending behavior patterns.
On the contrary, an individual who is re-admitted within 24 months period from his or her initial discharge date on a pending case is not considered a recidivist.

There was an increase of 33 in total recidivist of 60 recorded in 2018/2019 compared to 27 recorded in 2017/2018.

The calculation provides us the total recidivism of 2.5% for 2018/2019.

Table 8 : Recidivist Comparative 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 Number of Recidivist Admission Total No.
of Inmates Total Inmates Discharge Total Recidivist Rate Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 72 1975 1976 790 7.27% 2017-18 2018-19 27 1178 2344 1044 1.49% 60 1410 2427 1383 2.5% Figure 88: Recidivist Comparative 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 Semper Restituens 17 Semper Restituens 18 Safety & Security Security Escapes Security is one of the major functions of the Fiji Corrections Service.
A well-defined and organized corrections security is essential to good order, discipline in all corrections contributing to a safer community.

Improved infrastructural design and installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in all Institutions will strengthen efforts to effectively manage security and its associated risks within the FCS.
Four escapes took place in 2018/2019, three at the Southern Division and one at the Western Division while none from the Northern and Central/Eastern Division as compared to three escapees in 2017/18 reporting period.

In 2018/2019, the nine escapes incident took place inside and one outside the work parties compared to the three escape incidents in 2017/2018, all escaped from inside the Institutions.
Table 9: Number of Escape incidents by Division for 2018/2019 Figure 10 (a): 2018/19 Escape incidents and number of inmates involved Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Aug - Oct 2018 Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 May 2019 - July 2019 TOTAL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 10(a) : Escape incidents and number of inmates involved Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Aug - Oct 2018 Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 May 2019 - July 2019 TOTAL 1 1 7 7 1 1 1 1 9 1 10 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 10(b) : Escape incidents By Location Division Escape Inside prison Escape Outside prison Total Aug - Oct 2018 Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 May 2019 - July 2019 TOTAL 1 1 7 7 1 1 1 1 9 10 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Figure 9: Representation of escape incidents by Divisions for 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Figure 10 (b): Graphical comparative representation of escape by location in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Complaints & Grievances Under our Guiding Principles alongside the United Nations Standard for Treatment of Offenders, inmates are given the right to lodge any complain against officers, provided there is a breach of human rights or any other relevant issues that violate rights in any way.
We are mandated to minimize and further identify possible avenues and strategies to eliminate complaints against any correction officers, either from inmates or members of the public.

Sets out in Table 11 are the number of complaints against correction officers for 2017/2018 as compared to 2018/2019.

Most of the complaints received during the reported year were made to the FICAC followed by complaints tendered to Courts.
Complaints against staff were mostly centered on treatment of inmates and other matters that may affect good order and discipline of the institutions.
Table 11 : Inmates complaints comparative in 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Office of the Ombudsman Fiji Human Rights Commission Prime Minister Commissioner of Correction Commissioner of Police FICAC Court TOTAL Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database - 3 1 19 1 - 1 24 - 3 - 3 - - 5 15 - 13 - 5 1 53 23 95 Figure 11: Graphical representation of complaints 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 19 Semper Restituens 20 Untoward Incidents & Contrabands Untoward incidents or Prison disorder are unusual occurrences that compromise safety, good order and discipline in any correction Institution.
The most common ones include hunger strike, disturbances, riots and prison assaults of three forms (Officer against prisoner, prisoner against prisoner and prisoner against staff).

Contrabands are unauthorized items that enter any correction Institution through illegal means.

It poses imminent threat to the safety of other inmates, staff and overall security and good order in general.

The most common type of contrabands smuggled into the Institutions are cell-phones and drugs (marijuana).
Generally, the availability of contraband contributes to a weakening of good governance within a prison and undermines the aims of making a prison environment safe and secure.

There are many means on how contraband items are being smuggled into the corrections institutions in Fiji.

The most common means in Fiji are through visitors and also being thrown in from outside the Institutions.

Cell phones represent the most concern in all our institutions.
Inmates access these contraband items to; coordinate escapes, threaten or intimidate witnesses, orchestrate crimes such as gang activities, bribe corrections officers and create security breaches.

Other contrabands includes, hacksaw blades, sharp objects, pornographic materials and cigarettes of all kinds.

These include items that can be used as a tool to assist their escape.

Set out in Table 12 are the numbers of untoward incident including contrabands for 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
Table 12: Untoward incident comparative 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Untoward Incidents 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Assault Incidents Hunger Strike Death Contraband Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 42 42 5 149 56 22 10 198 38 9 14 184 Figure 12: Comparative graphical representation on untoward incident comparative 200 150 100 50 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) The installation of CCTV in all correction institutions play a key role in the rapid detection of contraband items, unusual occurrences and improve the surveillance of all activities conducted within.
It also assist in minimizing prison escapes and encourage staff members to conduct their duties ethically.
With the 2018/2019 allocated budget of $300,000, FCS was able to complete the following projects: • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV, Control 2 Unit, Naboro; • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Maximum CC, Naboro; • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV, Medium CC, Naboro; • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV, Minimum CC, Naboro; • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV, PRC, Naboro; • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV, K9, Naboro; • Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Wireless Camera for Ba CC Farm; • Upgrade of equipments at MCR, Suva CC; and • Installation of Walk Through detector at Lautoka Remand CC.
Security Support Services The Emergency Control Unit & K9 Unit acts as a supportive element to effective prison security and to continually maintain good order and discipline at all times.

They are directly responsible for Institution and individual searches, boundary patrols and prisoner escorts.

Much of their daily activities are focused on security observation, emergency mock exercises and information gathering.

A total of 62 Officers of all ranks, are members of the Unit.
21 Semper Restituens 22 Cemeteries & Burials The FCS is responsible for managing cemeteries and maintaining burial grounds throughout Fiji.

They include Suva, Nasinu, Vatuwaqa Lautoka (2), Levuka and Labasa Cemeteries.

It also looks after the crematorium services at Vatuwaqa.

Set out in Table 13 are the allocated budget comparison 2016/2017-2018/2019.

There was no increase in the budgetary allocation for 2018/2019 from 2017/2018.
This budgetary allocation was largely used for the extension of few of the cemeteries and the continuous maintenance of burial grounds.

Set out in Table 14 is the standard burial, cremation fees and total revenue collected in 2018/2019.

The reduction in the number of burials and reopen of graves from 2016/2017-2018/2019 greatly impacted the revenue collected which is also caused by the limited space available for burial.
Table 13: Cemetery Budget Allocation 2016/17 to 2018/2019 Years Budget 2016-17 $200,000 2017-18 200,000 2018-19 200,000 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 14 : Revenue collected from burial and re-opening of graves for 2018/2019 Cemeteries Private Graves Re-open Reserve Total Revenue Levuka Vatuwaqa Suva Labasa Lautoka Nasinu Total Revenue Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 20 3 79 52 362 1030 68 126 - 7 5 15 1 $ 796.80 $1,774.10 $6,553.20 $1,898.00 $13,286.00 $37,748.65 $62,056.75 Table 15: Total Revenue Comparative 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 Years Burial Revenue $ 2016-17 56,234.10 2017-18 $63,664.00 2018-19 $62,056.75 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens 23 Semper Restituens 24 Rehabilitation Programmes The revised Rehabilitation Framework provides the new direction for staff to prioritize the rehabilitation and treatment of offenders in a holistic and well synchronized manner using its identified phases as a guide to effectively implement its associated activities.
Inmates upon admission are required to undergo a thorough needs and risk analysis; by way of the Institutional Sentencing Board.

The findings will later form the basis to determine the precise intervention programs each inmate has to undergo to ensure they are treated with the right rehabilitation programs.

The framework has four (4) phases, ensuring a holistic rehabilitation approach towards the successful re-integration of inmates back to society.
From the table 16 below there has been an increase by 197 in the number of rehabilitation programs offered in 2018/19 as compared to 460 offered in 2017/2018.

The increase in the number of programmes by 51% allowed for the review of the Rehabilitation Framework that adopted new programmes for short termers, solesolevaki as a re-entry programme and the review Policies to guide the implementation of the Framework.
Figure 13 below displays the graphical representation of the number of rehabilitation programmes conducted in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
Table 16 : Rehabilitation programs conducted in 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 Table 17 : Offered Rehabilitation Programs conducted in 2018/2019 Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Total 2017/2018 2018/2019 45 46 48 71 50 73 53 76 55 78 57 80 68 91 63 86 65 88 67 68 67 68 67 68 705 893 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database # Programs Conducted Alpha ISPB Cognitive and Restructuring Encounter Program Group Counseling Literacy & Numeracy Positive Mental attitude Purpose of Life Recovery Sex Offence Program Culture Spiritual Empowerment Step Out Step Free 12 13 14 Alcohol and Substance Abuse 15 16 17 18 Sycamore Tree Program True Identity Basic Foot Drill One to one Counseling 19 20 21 22 Women In Development Womanhood, Motherhood, Marriage Trauma Healing Solesolevaki – Re-entry program Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database # 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Programs Conducted Solomon’s Proverbs Spiritual One to One Counseling Group Spiritual Therapy Restorative justice Solution Focused Therapy Anger Management Life and Social Skills Enhance- ment Abuse Program Cognitive Self Change Solution Focused Therapy Violent Offender Intervention Program Managing Emotion Think First Couple Counseling Family Therapy Problem Solving Skills Couple Counseling Family Counseling Violent Offender Intervention Program Cognitive Skills Music Therapy Financial Literacy Figure 13: Graphical representation of the number of rehabilitation programmes conducted in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
100 80 60 40 20 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Early Release Schemes The Early Release Scheme provides an alternative to longer sentences in custody by conditionally releasing inmates back to society prior to his/her normal discharge date as per Court order.

The main objective of the scheme is to allow smooth transition of inmates from a closed environment with strict rules and procedures to abide with, to one that is flexible in nature.
This is also an avenue where continuous assessment is made on the ability of inmates to maintain good behavior and a positive attitude under minimum supervision.

Another benefit of the scheme is that it allows inmates to start reconnecting with family members whom they have lost touch with due to their incarceration.

This also allows time and opportunity to discuss programs to pursue to ensure successful re-integration of an inmate when finally released.
Early release for Employment The Commissioner under Correction Act Section 46(a) has the authority to release an inmate under the scheme, provided the inmate met the following minimum requirements to be eligible for early release: in relation to release under programs involving the performance of community work or paid employment; Inmates released under the scheme are those that have been accepted through a job placement for paid employment with a potential job provider.
This is an avenue where inmates have a greater chance to alleviate crime cycle, live a better life, improve standard of living and become productive and responsible citizen.

(i) (ii) the inmate shall have a low security classification; and the inmate has 12 months or less of his or her effective sentence to serve.

The FCS managed to release 39 inmates for employment and they now continue in these job placements after their release from their respective Corrections Centers in the 2018/19 period.
Table 18 : Early release for Employment by Division Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 07 01 06 0 14 02 0 10 0 12 13 8 16 o2 39 Figure 14: Early Release for Employment achievement by Division 20 15 10 5 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 25 Semper Restituens 26 Early Release Schemes Early release for Education In relation to undertaking a course of education or instruction: the prisoner shall have a low security classification; the prisoner has 12 months or less of his or her effective sentence to serve; the prisoner has been accepted to undertake and appropriate course of education or instruction.
(i) (ii) (ii) Inmates released under this scheme are those that have been accepted to undertake courses in a tertiary and relevant approved Institution.

Part of the agreement that forms the basis for approval is for family members to pay for all associated fees if a private student, or to provide copy of sponsorship letter if sponsored.

This is an opportunity for the inmate to renew their efforts, establish knowledge and utilize its precepts to become effective and productive citizens in the future.
Table 19 : Early release for Education by Division Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 07 01 04 01 13 04 0 0 0 04 02 02 0 0 04 Figure 15: Sets out the number of inmates released for Education by Division 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Community Work Early release schemes aims to assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners and provides opportunities for prisoners to re-enter society through their performance of Community Work.
They are released under the scheme to serve their community under the strict supervision of the Church, Community Leaders and Institutions.

The number of inmates released for Community Work in 2018/2019 was 83 compared to 80 in 2017/2018.

The execution of our reviewed Rehabilitation Framework and the setting up of Rehabilitation structures in all the Division will have some impact on this strategy.
These includes the recruitment of Divisional Psychologists to assist in the proper assessment of inmates before they are qualified to be released.
Table 20 : Inmates released on Community Work by Division Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 34 04 20 06 64 38 09 28 05 80 16 23 14 30 83 Figure 16: Early Release for Community work achievement by Division 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 27 Semper Restituens 28 Early Release Schemes Short Term Release Inmates are released into the care and supervision of traditional chiefs or community or family leaders for the purpose of helping them acclimatize to the new environment before they are released for good.
This may also include being released to attend certain family activities or gatherings.

This helps them reconnect with family and friends.

Inmates are conditionally released to family members for a period of seven to 14 days.

The release of inmates on short term basis through the Solesolevaki programme impacted on the number achievement of this strategy.

Inmates undergoing this program were given the opportunity to prepare themselves prior to their full release.
There were 26 Short Term Releases approved during this period.
Table 21: Short Term Releases achievement by Division Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 04 09 11 07 31 12 10 10 02 34 10 09 01 06 26 Figure 17: Short Term Releases achievement by Division 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Weekend Release Inmates released on weekends serve a similar purpose of other early releases, which is to continually foster stronger family bonds.
One must never lose sight of the importance of family in the rehabilitation process.

This particular scheme is a pre-requisite to an inmate’s eligibility for short term and community work.

Inmates are conditionally released to close family members on Fridays at 1600hr in the afternoon and must be brought back by his/her family members on Sundays before 1600hr the same week.

Set out in Table 22 are the comparison number of inmates released on weekends by Division for 2016/17 - 2018/2019.
Table 22 : Inmates weekend release Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 01 - 08 - 09 20 03 15 02 40 01 - - 01 02 Figure 18: Weekend Releases achievement by Division 20 15 10 5 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 29 Semper Restituens 30 Early Release Schemes Job Placement Job Placement is offered to eligible convicted inmates who are consistent and have successfully completed all phases of the rehabilitation framework.
In-depth assessments are further made to determine the right candidate for job placement.

Job providers by way of agreement will coordinate with FCS on the condition of employment and necessary security arrangement.

Inmates will be released to his/her employer in the morning to attend to work and back to the institution after work.

This is an opportunity for inmates to learn new talents, develop their skills and become productive when fully discharged.
Inmates are paid with stipends as agreed between the employer and FCS.

Set out in Table 23 below is our achievement by Division for 2018/2019.
Table 23 : Job Placement achievement by Division Division Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 10 00 05 00 15 06 00 05 00 11 01 00 00 00 01 Figure 19: Job Placement Achievement by Division 10 8 6 4 2 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP) This is another avenue within the rehabilitation framework that inmates could conditionally have access to.
A total of $100,000 was allocated for the program.

The program initially provides inmates who meet a certain criteria with a $1,000 grant to start their own business of their choice upon discharge.
entrepreneurs after going through relevant rehabilitation and up skilling programs whilst in Correction Centres; • Promotes sustainable livelihood for ex-offenders once they are released from Correctional Institutions and induce self-reliance and empower ex-offenders to become law abiding and responsible citizens of our nation; and However, the PAP Policy was reviewed during the year: • To contribute significantly to our aim in reducing the number of recidivists.
• To set out the criteria and establish clear guidelines for inmates assessment to help qualify them for PAP assistance, keeping in mind the proper utilization of the fund; • To enlarge the scope of assistance to offenders based on substantive evidence, analysis, assessments and feasibility studies on large scale commercial fishing and farming of offenders from our maritime islands; • Incorporate businesses to become successful The grant was increased from $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000 depending on the nature of the project and the outcome of the feasibility studies conducted.
This is to ensure that ex-offenders fully benefit from the scheme and the assistance provided successfully assists them in their small business.

The total PAP applications requested for the past three years is shown in Table 24 below.
Table 24 : PAP Applications and number Approved 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 PAP Applications Application Received 60 Approved 13 Application Received 60 Approved 37 Application Received 78 Approved 30 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 31 Semper Restituens 32 Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) The Yellow Ribbon Project is a platform for educating the communities and the public on roles and responsibilities in regards to taking ownership of ex-offenders once they complete their sentences and return to their own communities.
It continues to be the flagship of the FCS rehabilitation drive for the successful reintegration of convicted prisoners back to their families, community and the Vanua.

This flagship also aligning with FCS Approved Output three: Effective Rehabilitation Services.

Table 25(A) sets out the allocated budget for YRP from 2016/2017 to 2018/19.

The ACP 2017/2018 requires the FCS to conduct 150 Yellow Ribbon Awareness as compared to 108 in the ACP 2018/2019.
Sets out in Table 26 below are our achievement by Division.
Table 25(a) : YRP Approved Budget from 2016/2017 to 2018/2019 Years YRP Budget 2016-17 $200,000.00 2017-18 $200,000.00 2018-19 $200,000.00 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 25(b) : YRP comparative programme for 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Years YRP Launch/Symposium Fun Run/Walk Community Awareness Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2017-18 04 01 180 2018-19 04 01 192 Table 26: YRP comparative programmes for 2016/2017 - 2018/2019 Division / Unit Central / Eastern Southern Western Northern Chaplain YRP Coordinator Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 67 51 53 42 39 51 293 30 15 35 32 08 60 180 22 18 10 22 22 50 144 Figure 20 : Graphical representation on YRP programmes 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Community Outreach Programs Whilst the impact of crime committed may continue to impinge on victims and the community, the FCS on the other hand continues to be vocal on the need for members of the public to change attitudes in order to remove the stigma associated with being incarcerated.
With the support Similar events were also held in villages from Naitasiri, Tailevu, Nadroga, Navosa, and Ra including those in Vanua Levu particularly during handing over of inmates upon their discharge.
In line with the YRP’s objective of rehabilitation, a new YRP Table 27: YRP Awareness Programme by Targeted Group Target Group School Church Village Province Tikina Settlement Suburb Functions/Activities Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016-17 Achieved 2017-18 Achieved 2018-19 Achieved 25 27 98 18 22 17 78 8 293 10 26 80 12 24 14 70 6 245 02 30 70 10 14 38 40 04 208 of the Government, the FCS will continue to fulfill its mission of ensuring better lives for offenders after incarceration.
project called ‘Project Sow A Seed’ was launched.

The yearly organized YRP Walk through Suva area coincided with launching of this new project.

This can only be fully realized through genuine and sustainable community support and action.

Set out in Table 27 above are the breakdown of locations and target groups visited during the year.

Out of the 208 Community Awareness programs conducted, 70 were carried out in villages.
Awareness programs were also conducted in villages in Tailevu/Lau prior to the commencement of a symposium.

Yellow Ribbon Walk This program aims to help imprisoned youths and 1st time offenders between the ages of 17–25 years of age through mentoring.

The walk was successful as more than 400 supporters of all ages, came out to support the YRP Walk and launch the ‘Project Sow A Seed’.
As part of the Yellow Ribbon Programme is the Yellow Ribbon Walk that is conducted yearly at a time and venue determined in the FCS 2018/19 Annual Corporate Plan.

The walk was successful as more than 400 supporters of all ages, came out to support the YRP Walk which also coincides with the launch of the ‘Sow A Seed Project’.

Supervisors and Officers in Command provide the names of special stage inmates in their institution who will then be shortlisted to be part of the walk.
33 Semper Restituens 34 Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) Project Sow A Seed In line with the YRP’s objective of rehabilitation, a new YRP project called ‘Operation Sow a Seed’ was also launched.

The yearly organized YRP walk-through Suva area also coincided with launching of this new project.

CARE Network We have taken another proactive measure in our Yellow Ribbon Project campaign aimed towards the successful re-integration of ex-offenders back into society, with the implementation of the CARE Network.
The Community Awareness and Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders (CARE) Network program is now being piloted in Rewa, Serua, Tailevu and Namosi in the form of symposium with the formation of a committee to improve the effectiveness of ex-offenders’ rehabilitation in the community.

The proper facilitation of the re- This program aims to help imprisoned youths and 1st time offenders between the ages of 17–25 years of age through mentoring.
A total of 11 candidates were selected and (8) successfully completed the Sow a Seed program during this period 2018 / 2019. integration process should also be determined by the acceptance of the Vanua.

Its main target is to have a concerted and coordinated approach towards supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of ex- offenders back into society.

It also ensures that the CARE Network is initiated from day one of when an offender is incarcerated until the day of their release.
The involvement of mentors, families, relatives, stakeholders and faith- based organization is crucial for inmates’ survival in the community.

Semper Restituens 35 Semper Restituens 36 Improved Infrastructure General The main FCS Project Unit is responsible for the implementations of its Infrastructure Development Plan through effective Project Management.
These involve conceptualization of design, documentations (drawing and estimates), tender and contract, documentations, construction management, reporting and monitoring in accordance with the Fiji Standard Form of Building Contract, Drawing and Specifications.

All capital projects earmarked for each year are part of the FCS Infrastructure Development Plan through public sector investment in infrastructure and the Commissioners Intent.
FCS managed to utilize 100% of its capital projects budget in 2018/19 compared to73% in 2017/2018.

Table 28 : Capital Projects Budgeted in 2018/2019 # Project Budget Contract Cost Contractor Re- marks 1 Upgrade & Maintenance of Institu- tional Staff Quarters $500,000.00 vired $142,502.00 Revised $642,502.00 Upgrade & Maintenance of Institu- tional Building $500,000.00 vired $79,175.00 Revised $579,175.00 Suva-Domain Government Quarters 69 Grade IV-$51,350.00 Chands Mega Home Naboro Quarters No.
C 1x6-$141,750.00 Naboro Quarters No.

D 1x6-$140,750.00 Naboro Quarters No.

E 1x4-$90,450.00 Lautoka Quarters No.
208 & 208A Grade VI & Abulution Block-$50,440.00 Taveuni 1x5 Quarters-$83,104.71 Levuka 1x4 Quarters-$72,221.66 Total Contract Cost - $630,066.37 Security Entrance-$53,200.00 Staff Building-$84,000.00 Administration Block-$49,100.00 Bakery-$50,400.00 Cell Block AB-$140,400.00 Cell Block CD-$137,000.00 Total Contract Cost-$634,900.00 Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home FCS Engineers FCS Engineers Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home Chands Mega Home 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 2 3.
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Construction of K9 Dog Unit $400,000.00 Labasa K9 Office-$131,200.00 Savusavu Builders Electrical Upgrade Works $250,000.00 Suva - $58,264.12 Nasinu - $74,713.03 Total Contract Cost - $132,977.15 Power Electric Power Electric Institutional Boundary Fence $600,000.00 Lautoka - $551,031.40 FCS Engineers 100% Civil Works $2,500,000.00 Medium CC - Slope Stabilization - $1,992,732.45 Hot Spring Hire Services 100% Upgrade of Public Cemeteries $400,000.00 Suva Cemetery - $545,918.31 Hot Spring Hire Services 100% Construction of Visiting Room $100,000.00 Visiting Room - Lautoka Remand - $98,170.58 Best Engineering Services 100% Construction of Training Classroom $120,000.00 Classroom - Naboro Training Academy - $108,500.00 Chands Mega Home 100% 10.
Demolition of Suva Main Block $650,000.00 11.
Supervisor Northern Division Office at Labasa Corrections Centre $100,000 vired $25,500 Revised = $125,500 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Suva Main Cell Block - Suva CC $33,500.00 Total Contract Cost - $732,234.11 Hot Spring Hire Services 100% SND Office - Prep Work- $136,795.00 Orton Architects 100% Semper Restituens Improved Infrastructure Pictorial 37 Semper Restituens 38 Improved Infrastructure Improved Infrastructure Pictorial Semper Restituens 39 Semper Restituens 40 Improved Corrections Enterprise General The FCS under the New Correction Act 2006 established the Correction Enterprise, as a scheme aimed at providing inmates with relevant skills through vocational training to enhance their opportunity to find work after being discharged.
A sum of $561.069.44 was remitted back to the Ministry of Finance in 2018/2019 in comparison to $509,223.81 in 2017/2018.

TMA Revenue There has been an increase of 16% in total revenue recorded from Small Business Units’ sales in 2018/2019 as compared 11% in 2017/2018 total sales.

Set out in Table 29 the total revenue collected from each business units in 2018/2019.
Table 29 : Enterprises Revenue Comparative: 2016/2017 – 2018/2019 SBU Bakery Crops/Vegetables Joinery Piggery Poultry Tailor Total 2016/2017 Total Revenue Sales Distribution 2017/2018 Total Revenue Sales Distribution 2018/2019 Total Revenue Sales Distribution $200,642.11 $124,059.91 $112,247.00 $442,028.34 $431,003.40 $366,527.19 $1,676,507.95 12% 7% 7% 26% 26% 22% 100% $ 299,112.85 $ 57,377.70 $ 80,815.24 $ 343,510.87 $ 456,919.56 $ 249,453.92 $ 1,487,190.14 20% 4% 5% 23% 31% 17% 100% $ 281,479.36 $ 107,765.40 $81,603.22 $ 425,522.00 $478,006.52 $ 371,301.20 $ 1,745,676.70 16% 6% 5% 24% 27% 21% 100% Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Figure 21: Graphically represents sales comparison for 2016/17- 2018/19 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Improved Corrections Enterprise Cane Cutting Revenue There has been an increase in total revenue by $83, 422.15 recorded from this Sugar Cane Cutting Business in 2018/2019.
Table 30 : Sugarcane Revenue Comparative: 2016/17 – 2018/19 Institutions Ba CC Lautoka CC Labasa CC Rakiraki CC Tavua Total Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2016/2017 Revenue $ 39,066.50 $ 69,344.61 $ 105,409.34 $ - $ - $213,820.45 2017/2018 Revenue $27,823.97 $50,176.31 $ 61,166.08 $ 26,870.54 $ - $166,036.90 2018/2019 Revenue $39,581.10 $75,914.95 $73,116.40 $48,532.60 $12, 314.00 $249.459.05 Figure 22: Graphically Represents Cane Cutting Revenue Comparison for 2016/17 - 2018/19 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 41 Semper Restituens 42 Improved Corrections Enterprise Pictorial Semper Restituens 43 Semper Restituens 44 Improved Corporate Services General TThe Corporate Service Division of the FCS is responsible for the overall Finance, Logistics, Administrative, Health and well-being for all staff.
It is also responsible for Human Resource recruitment and selection of individual who wish to join the FCS.

Staff established approved posts remained at 963 and it is always prudent to the Human Resource staff to maintain the turnaround time to administer requests and quires by internal and external Staff Establishment customers.
During this financial year, there were a total of 134 new recruits that passed out from the two (2/18 & 1/19) Basic Recruitment Course conducted (77) April and (57) May 2019 respectively.

This 165 vacant post was also subject to trade-off in order to create six new civilian posts of Counselors, Psychologists and Nurses.
Table 31 : Authorized Staff Establishment 2017/2018 – 2018/2019 Approved establishment Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database 2017/2018 963 2018/2019 963 Vacant 126 Filled 837 Vacant 165 Filled 798 Figure 23: Graphically represents Staff Establishment Comparison for 2016/17- 2018/19 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Staff Establishment Filled Posts Vacant Posts 2017 / 2018 2018 / 2019 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 32 : Local Courses, Conferences and Workshops Srl.
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of Pers Completed Duration Basic Recruit Course 2/18 Basic Recruit Course 1/19 Basic Instructors Course Basic Physical Training Instructors Course COC Leadership Promotion Course 2/18 CCO/ASC Promotion Course CCO/ASC Promotion Course Basic Administration Course COB/COA Leadership Promotion Course COC Leadership Promotion Course 1/19 COC Leadership Promotion Course 2/19 77 57 24 24 27 17 13 23 20 17 19 14 weeks 14 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Semper Restituens Training & Development FCS benefited from the insights gathered mostly on managing risk in a contemporary corrections system, infrastructure design, modern security equipment’s and the use of technology for the effective rehabilitation of inmates.
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Courses Review of FCS Legislations Orderly Process Leadership Forum Budget Workshop Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Number of Participants 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 47 43 76 51 232 380 166 30 270 400 175 35 Figure 24: Graphically represents of Commissioner's Workshops for 2016/17 - 2018/19 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Table 34: Overseas Courses, Conferences & Workshops Course/Workshop/Conference Name of Officers Duration Date Country Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme – Food Safety Inspec- tion and Certification Services of DVS Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme – Mixed Development Projects Sharing Success Stories and Best Practices Singapore / Turkey Joint Training Programme – SME Development and Entrepreneurship Training Course on Fish Seed Production and Feed Development for Developing Countries Project Description Singapore / Turkey Joint Training Programme – Seminar on Live- stock and Poultry Breeding and Raising for Development countries Source: Fiji Corrections Service Database Mr Josaia RAYAWA 12 days 19 - 30 Aug 2019 Malaysia Mr Tomasi KUBUNAVANUA 10 days 29 Jul - 07 Aug 2019 Malaysia Mr Sachin GOUNDAR 05 days 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Singapore Mr Keni TAUSASA 01 month 22 Aug - 20 Sep 2019 China Mr Inosi MARAI 16 days 30 Aug - 26 Sep 2019 Singapore 45 Semper Restituens 46 Semper Restituens Audited Financial Statement 47 Semper Restituens 48 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 49 Semper Restituens 50 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 51 Semper Restituens 52 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 53 Semper Restituens 54 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 55 Semper Restituens 56 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 57 Semper Restituens 58 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 59 Semper Restituens 60 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 61 Semper Restituens 62 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 63 Semper Restituens 64 Audited Financial Statement Semper Restituens 65 Semper
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The adoption of better practices attained through training programs of all staff members and the given exposure of corrections related seminars are some of the many ways through which this success was achieved.

the Rehabilitation Framework contributed The implementation of the Offending Behavior Treatment Program in tremendously towards the reduction of recidivism by the FCS, as edited by the Government.
While the treatment of offenders remains a challenge, the FCS is mindful of its compliance to International Laws binding prison operations and administration and continues to remain knowledgeable of the trend changes of prison admission and the influx of transnational criminal activity.

Furthermore, the increase in young and elderly offenders with systemic health issues continues to hinder our duty of care, security and change.
This issue sheds a light on the need for proactiveness in terms of providing necessary health services, infrastructure and human resources for a more efficient service delivery.

Prison escapes and disturbances have reduced dramatically as a result of the combined efforts of the newly installed CCTV cameras, K9 overseas training and officer preparations.
The success in our Capital Works through relentless consultation between our projects team and our Desk Officer from the Ministry of Economy signified growth, our timely forecast and cautious approach in meeting deadlines.

Significantly, the contribution of the FCS Trading and Manufacturing Accounts gained recognition with its increase in economic returns, successfully filling the Ministry of Economy's reserve and surpassing the yesteryears’ record.
All in all, the FCS takes pride in the holistic success of the 2018- 2019 financial periods and looks forward to a fulfilling year ahead through effective, efficient and ethical work practices.

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71 Semper Restituens 72 Acronyms Acronym COMCOR DCC ACCS ACCO SAO AO TMA CLO COMDT DR SNR PYSC DP IG ITM OC ISM DSM LO OC ECU SOP OC TPT OC SUVA OC SUVA REM OC NAS OC SUVA WOM OC LEV OC LAB OC TAV OC MAX OC MED OC MIN OC PRC Description Commissioner of Corrections Deputy Commissioner of Corrections Assistant Commissioner Corporate Services Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Operation Senior Accounts Officer Accounts Officer Trade & Manufacturing Account Chief Logistic Officer Commandant Director Rehabilitation Senior Psychologist Divisional Psychologist Inspectorate General Information Technology Manager Officers-in-Charge Institution Seargent Major Division Seargent Major Legal Officer Officer-in-Charge, Emergency Control Unit Staff Officer Projects Officer-in-Charge, Transport Unit Officer-in-Charge, Suva Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Suva Remand Centre Officer-in-Charge, Nasinu Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Suva Women Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Levuka Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Labasa Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Taveuni Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Maximum Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Medium Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Minimum Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Pre-Release Centre Semper Restituens Acronym OC LTK OC LTK REM OC LTK WOM OC BA QM SCS SOA SO Pol SO (Per) SO VOC TRG SO TMA SUP SOO SMO HOD SUP CED SUP ND SUP SD SUP WD SOR YRP COOR PRO GD SO AC SO Farm PO BC SO Band ELO OHS OFF WO TRG BO OC CEM DIV IC TPT Description Officer-in-Charge, Lautoka Correction Centre Officer-in-Charge, Lautoka Remand Centre Officer-in-Charge, Lautoka Women Corrections Centre Officer-in-Charge, Ba Correction Centre Quartermaster Supervisor Corporate Services Staff Officer Administration Staff Officer Policy Staff Officer Personnel Staff Officer Vocational Training Staff Officer Trade & Manufacturing Account Supervisors Senior Operation Officer Senior Medical Officer Head of Unit / Section Supervisor Central & Eastern Division Supervisor Northern
 Division Supervisor Southern Division Supervisor Western Division Staff Officer Rehabilitation Yellow Ribbon Coordinator Public Relations Officer Graphic Designer Staff Officer Audit & Compliance Staff Officer Farm Party Officer Barrack Commander Staff Officer Band Education Liason Officer OHS Officer Warrant Officer Training Burial Officer Officer-in-Charge Cemetery Division In-Charge Transport Officer 73 Semper Restituens 74 Semper Restituens