Crime Prevention, Rehabilitation and Inspectorate Policy Division
Overview
The Crime Prevention, Rehabilitation and Inspectorate Policy Division plays a critical role in advancing the national strategy aimed at reducing crime and enhancing community safety. Through a multi-sectoral approach, the Division collaborates with other Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to address the root causes of crime and promote sustainable behavioural change.
Central to its mandate:
- Development and implementation of policies and programmes targeting the socio-economic drivers of criminal behaviour, with strong emphasis on rehabilitation, reintegration, and reducing recidivism.
- Leading the Ministry's inspection and investigation functions, ensuring accountability, compliance, and the continuous improvement of safety and security standards within correctional institutions and other vital government facilities.
- Design and execution of crime prevention initiatives within high-risk communities.
Branches
Offender Management, Rehabilitation Policy and Parole Board Administration Branch
This Branch provides leadership in the development and implementation of policies, legislation, programmes, and projects supporting the effective operations of Correctional Services. It includes the provision of technical and administrative services to the Parole Programme and monitors the effectiveness of the 10 correctional facilities across Jamaica.
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Branch
The Branch contributes to the development of crime prevention programmes geared towards improving citizen security. It supports 34 priority schools and communities in and around the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO), with Regional Case Management Officers assigned across the Metropolitan, Central, and Western Regions.
Security and Standards Inspection and Correctional Investigations Branch
Established in 1985 and renamed in 2019, the Branch leads and manages the coordination and delivery of the Ministry's inspection and investigation programmes relating to correctional facilities and other Government vital installations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, legislation, and international conventions.