Report of the enquiry into the causes of the riot, fire and hostage taking at Fremantle Prison on the 4th and 5th of January 1988 / prepared for J.M. Berinson [by John Mc Givern]

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AuthorMc Givern, JohnDescription1) Introduction. 2) First term of reference : causes : Narrative of events on the 4th of January -- Causes most commonly proposed : Physical conditions ; The human environment ; The administrative system ; Prisoner conspiracy -- Analysis of precipitating events -- Conclusion. 3) Second term of reference : prevention: Introduction -- Intelligence gathering -- Observance of existing policy and procedures : Movement of prisoners out of observation ; Conceding to prisoners demands ; Failure to document / review events occurring -- Development of disturbance control strategies -- Staff selection and training : staff review ; Staff selection ; Giving responsibility to Prison officers -- Management of disruptive prisoners -- Prisoner transfers -- General prison management. 4) Third term of reference : dealing with the hostage crisis. 5) Fourth term of reference : departmental procedures and facilities : Introduction -- The immediate reaction (the first hour) -- Specific deficiencies : Chain of command -- General deficiencies : Dealing with prisoner grievances ; The use of observation. 6) Recommendations [and concluding remarks]Imprint[Perth, W. A. : Corrective Services], 1988.Collation66 leaves ; 30 cm.LanguageEnglishDewey Class365.994 MCGPublication FormatReport

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SubjectFremantle Prison - Officials and EmployeesFremantle Prison - RiotFremantle PrisonPrisonersCollectionPublications Collection

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