Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Department of Correctional Services (DCS) ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dcs.gov.jm/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Jamaica to Host Regional Corrections Leaders at 14th Annual ACHCPS Conference](https://dcs.gov.jm/jamaica-to-host-regional-corrections-leaders-at-14th-annual-achcps-conference/) - Jamaica will host correctional leaders, policymakers, technical experts and strategic partners from across the Caribbean for the 14th Annual Conference of the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS), from September 7 to 11, 2026. The conference will be held at the AC Hotel Kingston under the theme, “One Caribbean, One Vision: - [Correctional Institution Guides](https://dcs.gov.jm/correctional-institution-guides/) - Learn more about Jamaica’s adult and juvenile correctional institutions through these informative guides. Each brochure provides an overview of the institution, including its mandate, security classification, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes, healthcare services, daily operations, visitation procedures and contact information. Select an institution below to view or download its guide. Tower_Street_Brochure St_Catherine_Brochure South_Camp_Brochure Horizon_Brochure Tamarind-Farm-Brochure Richmond_Farm_Brochure - [Social Services Agencies and Support Resources Directory](https://dcs.gov.jm/social-services-agencies-and-support-resources-directory/) - A comprehensive directory of social service agencies and resources across Jamaica, designed to connect persons formerly in conflict with the law, involuntarily returned migrants and other vulnerable individuals with essential support services. It includes contact information for assistance with identification, housing, employment, healthcare, education, legal services, counselling, reintegration and emergency support.DCS Probation Aftercare Agencies Listing - [DCS Challengers’ Day Camps Empower Approximately 400 Young People Islandwide](https://dcs.gov.jm/dcs-challengers-day-camps-empower-approximately-400-young-people-islandwide/) - Approximately 400 children and youth across Jamaica were equipped with essential life skills through the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) 2026 Challengers’ Day Camps. Fourteen camps were held simultaneously islandwide from August 10 to 14, with each location engaging approximately 25 to 30 participants. Through mentorship, personal-development sessions and interactive activities, the five-day initiative provided - [DCS Strengthens Training Capacity with 12 New Instructors](https://dcs.gov.jm/dcs-strengthens-training-capacity-with-12-new-instructors/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has strengthened its capacity to train and develop correctional personnel following the graduation of 12 officers from Instructors Training Course 26/01. The officers were formally recognised during a Passing Out Parade held at the Carl Rattray Staff College on Friday, July 17, 2026. The course began on June 1 - [The Department of Correctional Services opens first play therapy room at new Portmore probation office](https://dcs.gov.jm/the-department-of-correctional-services-opens-first-play-therapy-room-at-new-portmore-probation-office/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is strengthening its rehabilitation services and support for children and families through the establishment of its first play therapy room at its Portmore probation office in St. Catherine. Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps children process and express their emotions through play. The room, which will - [Eighty-Seven New Recruits Join the Ranks of Jamaica’s Correctional Service](https://dcs.gov.jm/eighty-seven-new-recruits-join-the-ranks-of-jamaicas-correctional-service/) - Eighty-seven recruits have now joined the ranks of Jamaica’s correctional service, following the Passing Out Parade for the 87th Intake of Correctional Officers held at the United Pentecostal Church of Jamaica (UPCJ) Camp Site in Moneague, St. Ann, on Friday, November 28, 2025. The 87th Intake began training on June 9, 2025, at Camp Don - [65 Inmates Recognised for Academic Achievement and Rehabilitation Progress](https://dcs.gov.jm/65-inmates-recognised-for-academic-achievement-and-rehabilitation-progress/) - Sixty-five offender clients were formally recognised on Thursday at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre for successfully completing a range of academic programmes. The ceremony highlighted their dedication to learning and underscored the Department of Correctional Services’ commitment to supporting rehabilitation through education. The ceremony, held under the theme “Forging a New Path: A Journey - [Grand Gala 2025 | A Historic Moment for the DCS](https://dcs.gov.jm/grand-gala-2025-a-historic-moment-for-the-dcs/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), under the leadership of Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, proudly took centre stage at Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Grand Gala on August 6, 2025, at the National Stadium in Kingston, making history by mounting the Guard of Honour for the first time in the Department’s 50-year history. One - [98 Recruits Graduate as Jamaica’s Newest Correctional Officers](https://dcs.gov.jm/98-recruits-graduate-as-jamaicas-newest-correctional-officers/) - Ninety-eight recruits graduated on August 15, 2025, officially becoming Jamaica’s newest Correctional Officers and marking the 86th Intake of New Entrant Officers into the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The cohort, comprising 51 women and 47 men, began training on March 10 at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. Over five - [From Incarceration to University Graduation: DCS, UCC, and Stand Up for Jamaica Celebrate Academic Triumphs Behind Bars](https://dcs.gov.jm/from-incarceration-to-university-graduation-dcs-ucc-and-stand-up-for-jamaica-celebrate-academic-triumphs-behind-bars/) - In a powerful testament to the transformative power of education behind bars, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), in partnership with the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) and Stand Up for Jamaica, hosted a landmark graduation ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, honouring ten (10) inmates who earned tertiary degrees in Business Administration while - [The DCS responds to claims regarding conditions at St. Catherine District Adult Correctional Centre](https://dcs.gov.jm/the-dcs-responds-to-claims-regarding-conditions-at-st-catherine-district-adult-correctional-centre/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) notes the article published in the Jamaica Observer dated July 15, 2025, titled ‘Prisoners complain of harsh conditions at St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre’. While we acknowledge the public’s interest in the treatment and conditions of people in custody, we are obligated to address several inaccuracies and contextual gaps - [New DCS Recruitment and Training Centre a Game Changer – Commissioner Mason](https://dcs.gov.jm/new-dcs-recruitment-and-training-centre-a-game-changer-commissioner-mason/) - Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, has hailed the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Recruitment and Training Centre as a “game-changing addition to our infrastructure” that will reshape the future of Jamaica’s correctional system. “This Centre is a legacy project, and its impact will resonate across the Department and the nation for years to - [Positive Behaviour Management Manual Launched for Juvenile Correctional Facilities](https://dcs.gov.jm/positive-behaviour-management-manual-launched-for-juvenile-correctional-facilities/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has launched a Positive Behaviour Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual, as a crucial step towards converting juvenile correctional facilities into places of transformation. With a focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, the SOP outlines consistent, evidence-based strategies for promoting positive behaviours and addressing challenging ones, ensuring a safe - [Department of Correctional Services Opens Recruitment and Training Centre](https://dcs.gov.jm/department-of-correctional-services-opens-recruitment-and-training-centre/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officially opened its new Recruitment and Training Centre on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 153-155 East Street, Kingston. This significant milestone highlights the Department’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its human resource capacity while addressing longstanding challenges in recruitment, training, and staff retention. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Honourable Juliet - [Inmates Tackle Gender-Based Violence in Transformative Workshop](https://dcs.gov.jm/inmates-tackle-gender-based-violence-in-transformative-workshop/) - Several inmates at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston are being equipped to recognise and report cases of gender-based violence (GBV) through a sensitisation workshop spearheaded by the non-profit organisation Y.A.R.D Empire. The initiative aims to prepare incarcerated men for successful reintegration by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to recognise, prevent, - [114 New Officers Join DCS Ranks as Department Celebrates 50 Years of Service](https://dcs.gov.jm/114-new-officers-join-dcs-ranks-as-department-celebrates-50-years-of-service/) - One hundred and fourteen newly minted officers have joined the ranks of the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) further strengthening its mission to secure rehabilitate and reintegrate lives for a safer Jamaica. The graduation ceremony, held on May 9, 2025, at the Carl Rattray Staff College (CRSC) in St. Ann, was especially significant as it - [Over 40 Inmates Receive Health Therapy Services During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month](https://dcs.gov.jm/over-40-inmates-receive-health-therapy-services-during-mens-mental-health-awareness-month/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) facilitated health therapy services for over 40 mentally challenged inmates at the St. Catherine District Adult Correctional Centre, as part of a three-day event in celebration of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in June. The initiative which was held under the theme, “Your Mental Health: Our Business …You’re Not - [Department of Correctional Services Expands Rehabilitation Programme to Include Community Service Projects](https://dcs.gov.jm/department-of-correctional-services-expands-rehabilitation-programme-to-include-community-service-projects/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expanding its rehabilitation programme to include community service projects, furthering its commitment to the reintegration of inmates into society through positive engagement and skill development. This initiative marks a significant step in the DCS' efforts to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into the community by fostering a sense - [DCS Celebrating 50th Anniversary with Major Modernisation Drive](https://dcs.gov.jm/dcs-celebrating-50th-anniversary-with-major-modernisation-drive/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is this year advancing its modernisation programme, with several activities coinciding with the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Speaking recently during the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (ret’d) Radgh Mason, outlined a series of engagements aimed at enhancing the Department’s operations, - [Update on Influenza A (H1N1) Cases in Correctional Facilities](https://dcs.gov.jm/update-on-influenza-a-h1n1-cases-in-correctional-facilities/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is reporting that the initial group of inmates at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, and Horizon Adult Remand Centre who tested positive for Influenza A (H1N1) have now fully recovered. Currently, there are no confirmed cases being treated at any of the correctional - [DCS Confirms Influenza A Cases at Two Correctional Facilities](https://dcs.gov.jm/dcs-confirms-influenza-a-cases-at-two-correctional-facilities/) - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms that preliminary laboratory results have identified the Influenza A virus in samples from six (6) inmates at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre and one (1) inmate at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre. The management of these cases continues to focus on: Isolating inmates exhibiting flu-like symptoms; - [Inmate Wins Gold at JCDC Speech Parish Finals](https://dcs.gov.jm/inmate-wins-gold-at-jcdc-speech-parish-finals/) - An inmate from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre (TSACC) in Kingston, has secured a gold medal at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Speech Parish Finals for Kingston and St. Andrew on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Under the mentorship of Y.A.R.D Empire founder Iris ‘Terri’ Salmon, the inmate delivered a compelling performance of ‘GBV - [More than 60 wards were engaged in an Exhibition and Special Day of Creative Expression](https://dcs.gov.jm/more-than-60-wards-were-engaged-in-an-exhibition-and-special-day-of-creative-expression/) - More than 60 wards were engaged in an Exhibition and Special Day of Creative Expression recently held at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Correctional Centre. The event was executed by organizers of the We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP) wetransformja , in partnership with the Forward Step Foundation. This partnership gave the wards a chance - [Grand Opening of the Carl Rattray Staff College Gym](https://dcs.gov.jm/grand-opening-of-the-carl-rattray-staff-college-gym/) - Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn delivered remarks at the Grand Opening of the Carl Rattray Staff College Gym in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. She highlighted the Ministry’s continued commitment to the welfare and development of the dedicated members of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Speaking at ## Pages - [Home](https://dcs.gov.jm/) - Learn About DCS Connect With Loved Ones Learn about Corrections Join/ Partner E-Services Learn About DCS Connect with love ones Learn About Corrections join/ partner DCs e-service Latest DCS Announcements Correctional Institution Guides 05 September 2026 Learn more about Jamaica’s adult and juvenile correctional institutions through these informative guides. Each brochure provides an overview of - [Contact us](https://dcs.gov.jm/contact-us/) - Home / Contact us Contact us How can we help?Reach the Department directly using the details below, or choose a service to find the office or facility you need.Head Office12–14 Lockett AvenueKingston 4Telephone(876) 967-2429Emailprobation.aftercare@dcs.gov.jmOpening hoursMonday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pmFriday, 8:30am – 4:00pm 25Probation OfficesCommunity and institution offices across four regions, plus Parole and the - [Juvenile Centres](https://dcs.gov.jm/juvenile-centres/) - Home / Contact us Juvenile Centres Three juvenile correctional and remand centres care for young people in the custody of the Department. Each is listed below with its location and classification.Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand CentreIntersection of Race Course Lane & Metcalfe Street, KingstonMaximum Security Remand Centre (Male)South Camp Juvenile and Remand Centre5 Camp Road, - [Adult Correctional Centres](https://dcs.gov.jm/adult-correctional-centres/) - Home / Contact us Adult Correctional Centres Seven adult correctional and remand centres operate across Jamaica. Each is listed below with its location and security classification.Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre2–4 Tower Street, KingstonMaximum Security · Reception Centre (Male)St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre1 White Church Street, Spanish TownMaximum Security (Male)Horizon Adult Remand Centre68 Spanish Town Road, - [Probation Offices](https://dcs.gov.jm/probation-offices/) - Home / Contact us Probation Offices Twenty-five probation and aftercare offices serve communities across Jamaica. Find the office for your parish below — each listing includes the address, telephone numbers and email.01Head Office & Specialist UnitsDepartmental branches serving the whole island · 3 officesOffice of Director, Probation Aftercare Branch12-14 Lockett Avenue, Kingston 4(876) 967-2429probation.aftercare@dcs.gov.jmCommunity Service - [Leadership Team](https://dcs.gov.jm/about-dcs/leadership-team/) - Home / Contact us Leadership Team Overview Mission, Vision & Core Value DCS Emblems Our Heritage Leadership Desired Outcomes Executive Management Brigadier Radgh Mason, OD, JP, MSc, MMAS, MMS, BSc (Hons), psc Commissioner of Corrections Dr. Marc Thomas Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation & Probation Aftercare Ms. Joyce Stone, OD, JP Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Services Mrs. Althea - [Rehabilitation & Probation Aftercare Division](https://dcs.gov.jm/rehabilitation-probation-aftercare-division/) - Home / Contact us Rehabilitation & Probation Aftercare Division Custodial Division Human Resource Management & Administration Division Rehabilitation & Probation Aftercare Division Specialised And Medical Services Division Finance & Account Division The Rehabilitation Division is mandated to assist with designing, implementing and monitoring rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. 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Core Values Mission We contribute to - [Our Heritage](https://dcs.gov.jm/about-dcs/our-heritage/) - Home / Contact us Our Heritage Overview Mission, Vision & Core Value DCS Emblems Our Heritage Leadership Desired Outcomes Prior to April 25, 1975, the roles and functions of the Department of Correctional Services were under three entities: Jamaica Prison Services, Probation Services and Approved Schools. The Prison Services is the oldest of the three, - [Join/Partner DCS](https://dcs.gov.jm/join-partner-dcs/) - Home / Contact us Join/Partner DCS Careers Careers at the DCS Civilian Vacancies Officer Application Link Instagram Facebook Youtube - [DCS Corps of Drums](https://dcs.gov.jm/dcs-corps-of-drums/) - Home / Contact us DCS Corps of Drums The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Corps of Drums was established in March 1996, bringing together approximately 25 correctional officers from various institutions. 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The team is dedicated to delivering essential medical, - [Custodial Division](https://dcs.gov.jm/custodial-division/) - Home / Contact us Custodial Division Custodial Division Human Resource Management & Administration Division Rehabilitation & Probation Aftercare Division Specialised And Medical Services Division Finance & Account Division This Division is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all offenders in the custody of the Department. 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In the last two years, a staff - [Sex Offender Registry Travelling](https://dcs.gov.jm/sex-offender-registry-travelling/) - Sex Offender Registry Travelling This form is to be completed where the sex offender intends to travel outside Jamaica or intends to stay at an address or a location other than his main residence or secondary residence for a period of at least fourteen (14) consecutive days. 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Convicted of Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent, she was sentenced to seven (7) years but served five (5), from August 2017 to November 2022. 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