PRISONER EDUCATION FORUM 2016
Download the Summary Paper here.
Download the Forum Report here.
Download the Media Release here.
Watch the Youtube video of the Prisoner Education Forum here.
Download the Full Paper here.
he report warns of the consequences of prison overcrowding
on rehabilitation, health, education services, and possible riots.
WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 2015
5.30pm – 7.30pm
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Macquarie Room, Macquarie Street, Sydney
FORUM CHAIR:
THE HON JOHN DOWD AO QC
Former Attorney General and Supreme Court Judge
with
THE HON. ELIZABETH EVATT AC
Former Chief Justice, Family Court of Australia
SPEAKERS:
DR JOHN PAGET
Inspector of Custodial Services
THE HON DAVID ELLIOTT MP
Minister for Corrections
THE HON GUY ZANGARI MP
Shadow Minister for Corrections
THE HON DAVID SHOEBRIDGE MLC
The Greens Justice and Police Spokesperson
MR STEVE TURNER
Public Service Association Assistant General Secretary
Media present and questions from the floor.
Adults $20, students, concession $10 cash or cheque only
RSVP: info@communityjusticecoalition.org
Organised by:
The Community Justice Coalition and the
International Commission of Jurists
REPORT ON THE 2015 FORUM ON OVERCROWDING
The Government has been asked to provide a speaker/representative. Officers for Corrective Services NSW will be present to clarify issues that arise.
The NSW government intends to sack over 130 qualified teachers in the new education model. The service will be outsourced to private organisations.
TUESDAY 23 AUGUST 2016
5.30pm – 7.30pm
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Macquarie Room, Macquarie Street, Sydney
FORUM CHAIR:
The Honourable John Dowd AO QC
Former Attorney General and Supreme Court Judge
with
The Honourable Elizabeth Evatt AC
Former Chief Justice, Family Court of Australia
SPEAKERS:
Mr Guy Zangari MP
Shadow Minister for Corrections, NSW
The Honourable David Shoebridge MLC
The Greens NSW Justice and Police Spokesperson
The Honourable Elizabeth Evatt AC
Former Chief Judge of the Family Court of Australia
Maurie Mulheron
President for NSW Teachers Federation
Adults $20, students, concession $10 cash or cheque only
RSVP: info@communityjusticecoalition.org
Organised by:
The Community Justice Coalition and the International Commission of Jurists