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2. Medical Clearance
Identified prisoners fill out a Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
PAR-Q is designed to identify adults for whom physical activity might be
inappropriate or those who should have medical advice before they
engage in rigorous physical activities.
A medical check-up is also arranged with prison medical staff.
3. Interviews
The last stage of the selection process involves an in-depth interview by
Operation Challenge staff, in which the aims and content of the program
are explained to the prospective participants. At the same time staff
assess attitudes, abilities, aspirations and potential of the interviewee.
The interview also establishes that the prisoner is now willing to
participate in a program that will facilitate the accomplishment of
personal and social development.
4. Criteria
Prisoners must be:
• young offenders usually, incarcerated for the first time in an adult
prison, targeting ages between 18 –27 years;
• have a low security rating;
• eligible for the next stage in their sentence plan at the end of the 17
week program;
• willing to abide by the rules of the program.
5. Contract
The program is voluntary and those selected sign a contract outlining the
expectations of the Operation Challenge team.
6. Program Structure
Structured Day – normality to every day life reinforces a work ethic.
A normal day in the life of Challenge would be.
0530 wake-up call, by duty trainee (one trainee has this duty for one
week in rotation, has to ensure people are on time and keeps a log
book)
0615 form-up on parade ground/ officer on duty (beds spaces are tidy,
trainees stand at attention, duty trainee reports and team leader gives
instructions)
0630 commence morning fitness program (program is set for the
duration can be run, circuit or confidence course)
0830 formal inspection of person and bed space
0830 work / education commences (according to set program, anger
management / drug & alcohol abuse / cognitive skills / educational or
vocational / 1st Aid / OHSW / fire training etc.
1145 parade and lunch
1230 re-commence work / education
1615 afternoon fitness program (as per program, weights etc.)
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