More than 60 Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI) officers have recently took part in a three-day workshop series which focused on probation and parole as essential components of the modern correctional system.
It was attended by senior representatives from CSSI and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS).
The workshop, facilitated by a delegation from the Queensland Correctional Services Academy (QCSA).
The workshops were part of an ongoing professional development program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of CSSI officers.
The Queensland delegation provided in-depth awareness training on the latest practices and strategies in managing probation and parole cases, and intelligence.
The collaboration between CSSI and QCS underscores the commitment of both organisations to improve awareness in correctional practices through shared knowledge and experiences.
The workshop marked another step forward in the continuous professional development of CSSI officers, in ensuring they are equipped to meet the challenges of their roles with confidence and expertise.
This initiative is to support the Solomon Islands law and justice sector by the Australian government through the Australia – Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice Program.
Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, H.E. Rod Hilton said Australia is proud to support the enduring connection between CSSI and QCS.
“The partnership allows both agencies to share challenges, opportunities, and new ways of working,” High Commissioner Hilton said.
“Most importantly, it helps advance our shared commitment to improving the lives of all Solomon Islanders through effective law and justice services”.
The Commissioner of Correctional Service Solomon Islands, Mactus Forau acknowledged QCS’ commitment in ensuring local officers are highly trained in evidence-based practices to deliver effective and efficient corrective services.
“With an increasingly complex prisoner and offender population, this partnership facilitates understanding and learning from global trends, and allows CSSI officers to access the same best-practice training and development opportunities through QCS Academy,” Commissioner Forau said.
Commissioner Forau acknowledged the Australian Government for the ongoing support it provides for professional development, and the Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Police National Security and Correctional Services, for the support and commitment they provide to CSSI human resources development.
