WORK IN PRISONS
First Group Trained The first group of prison officer cadets to complete their two-year residential course have been working in prisons and Borstals. The second group will be posted later this year. The Penal Division of the Justice Department will soon begin recruiting youths aged between 17 and 21 for the fourth intake.
The two-year course for a career in prison administration includes study of the causes of crime, the theory and practice of methods of treating offenders, the law under which prisons are conducted, psychology and the legal system in general. Other training is given in gymnastics, organised sport, unarmed combat, weapons, bushcraft, first-aid and swimming. Successful recruits are given an opportunity to study for a diploma in criminology.
Improving.—Phillip Newbury, the Invercargill cyclist who was seriously injured in the Air New Zealand grand prix at Upper Hutt 10 days ago. is steadily improving in Wellington Hos. pital. His condition yesterday was reported to be fair.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32060, 7 August 1969, Page 5
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