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The corrections system is the most neglected portion of the criminal justice systems of post conflict and developing nations. The human rights and dignity of individuals (pre and post conviction) in the prison and jail systems in these countries are routinely non-existent.

PBSI corrections development and prison reform programs utilize a holistic approach that focuses on the development of basic corrections skills and proven prison management practices to establish a functional corrections system and achieve sustainable reform. The PBSI development model is to adapt internationally accepted principles of incarceration to the realities of the situation in the project country. PBSI advisors mentor the host country to create rules of imprisonment that preserve human dignity and their associated rights.

Corrections Academy Development & Implementation

The success of implementing a corrections system based on the principles of the preservation of human rights and dignity as well as the rule of law hinges on the basic training the corrections officer recruits receive during their initial training. Without a solid foundation in basic skills that are accepted by the international community, the recruit is doomed to fail. Therefore, the development and implementation of a corrections officer training academy that is focused on establishing basic skills that is appropriate for the host country is essential.

PBSI advisors understand the differences between training civilian police in the US and training corrections officers. Each requires a specific skill set even though there is some overlap in their roles in the criminal justice system. Although they have yet to implement a corrections/prison reform program in a developing democracy or post conflict nation, PBSI corrections advisors understanding of the cultural differences between the US and the project country as well as the internationally accepted standards of incarceration and its alternatives will allow them to develop and implement a sustainable correctional training program.

Scope of Services

• Evaluate the basic correction officer training needs of the project country and provided recommendations concerning the steps required to establish a civilian police training academy that meets the needs of the project country and complies with international principles of democratic policing.
• Provide oversight of USG efforts for corrections reform program reform in the host country by serving as the technical police expert and strategist in formulating policy recommendations related to the development and implementation of an effective police program.
• Assist the funding agency and host country personnel in carrying out appropriate statutory and regulatory responsibilities relating the corrections reform programs.
• Conduct ongoing program dialogue with host country government officials and with non-governmental organization (NGO) decision makers, to ensure broad political and financial support for these programs.
• Provides corrections academy management training
• Provides corrections academy management services as required
• Provides assistance in correction academy design
• Provide assistance in prison design
• Provides assistance in developing corrections academy policies and procedures
• Provide assistance in developing correctional institution policies and procedures
• Provides assistance in corrections academy curriculum development
• Provides assistance in training corrections trainers
• Provides corrections trainers as required
• Coordinate corrections training missions with USG funding agencies and host country personnel
• Provide policy oversight and ensure that all of the different corrections training programs at the mission are coherent and cooperating without intruding on the authority of any individual agency to run its own programs.

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Provide the following basic training as required.

Introduction to Corrections