Corrections to advise CYF if prisoner convicted of child abuse is released

Corrections Minister Judith Collins has announced a new process under which Corrections will automatically notify Child, Youth and Family (CYF) when a person convicted of child abuse is released from prison.

After a recent case raised concerns about interagency communication, it was found in January there was a gap between Corrections and CYF.

According to Minister Collins, under the new process:

"Corrections advises CYF when prisoners serving current sentences for offending against children are released. CYF is also informed when prisoners with historic offending against children are released, where there is a concern."

The new process will particularly affect prisoners with sentences of less than 2 years.

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