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Treatment Of Offenders Board 2024 Report
The 2024 Annual Report from the Treatment of Offenders Board [TOOB] was tabled in Parliament, with the report highlighting expressing concerns about the condition of the facility and a ‘”shortage of structured and rehabilitative programs available to inmates.” “If we don’t prioritize meaningful rehabilitation and support for... Read more of this article
Team Conducts Detention Standards Review
A Detention Standards Review has been conducted on the island “as part of an independent assessment of the island’s correctional facilities.” A Government spokesperson said, “An international peer review team has completed their visit to Bermuda as part of an independent assessment of the island’s correctional facilities. The visit,... Read more of this article
Right Living House Highlights Success Stories
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson joined families, staff, and officials “to celebrate the graduation of two participants from the Department of Corrections’ Right Living House [RLH] programme.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson,... Read more of this article
Senator Wilkerson On The State Of Corrections
“We have initiated a comprehensive reform agenda,” the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson said today [Sept 29] in the Senate as she provided an update on the correction system. The Attorney-General said, “I rise today to lay before this Honourable Senate the Annual Reports for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 for... Read more of this article
Corrections Celebrates RLH Client Achievements
The Department of Corrections recently hosted a barbecue at Clearwater Beach to honour the achievements of clients in its Right Living House [RLH] Programme. The Government posted the photo below online, saying, “The Department of Corrections recently hosted a barbecue at Clearwater Beach to honour the achievements of clients in its Right Living House... Read more of this article
Inmate Becomes ‘Disruptive’ During Transport
An inmate being transported from the Courts to the Co-Ed Facility “became disruptive and attempted to manipulate their restraints,” and “additional officers were called to assist” and “the situation was contained.” A Government spokesman advised: “A Department of Corrections escort was transporting an inmate from... Read more of this article
Westgate Inmates Complete Ministry Studies
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Kim Wilkerson, recently attended a graduation ceremony at the Westgate Correctional Facility. A Government spokesperson said, “Three inmates were formally recognised for completing their studies through the Bermuda-based Koinonia Training Centre. “Westgate inmate Keivon Scott completed... Read more of this article
AG On Support For Corrections Officers
“It is heartening to see the level of interest from Bermudians in serving in this essential public safety role,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the minister provided an update on key initiatives underway to enhance operations within the Department of Corrections... Read more of this article
Minister Visits Westgate Correctional Facility
“This visit has been eye-opening,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister recently conducted her maiden tour of Westgate Correctional Facility, accompanied by her Senate colleague Arianna Hodgson, as well as Acting Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Gladwin... Read more of this article
Video: Corrections Dept Passing Out Parade
The Department of Corrections celebrated the graduation of six new Corrections Officers — Jennifer Bood, Mi’Jon Bridges, Elisha Darrell, Reginald Francis-Tucker, Kaela Ming, and Tristen Waite — during a Passing Out Parade. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday [Jan. 24], the Department of Corrections held a Passing Out Parade for six [3... Read more of this article
Career In Corrections Info Session On Thursday
The Department of Corrections will host a Public Information Session on Thursday [Dec 12] at Bermuda College to share insights into a career as a Corrections Officer. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections invites all interested individuals to attend a Public Information Session on Thursday, 12 December 2024, from 6:00... Read more of this article
Interested In Being A Corrections Officer?
“Our Corrections Officers play a critical role in ensuring public safety, promoting rehabilitation, and fostering reintegration,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections [DOC] is actively recruiting qualified Bermudians to become Corrections Officers. This... Read more of this article
