The Prison and The House of Detention
The Prison and House of Detention Point Blanche, located at Mountaindove road # 48 in Point Blanche is an institution for confinement of persons who have been remanded (held) in custody by a judicial authority or who have been deprived of their liberty following conviction for a crime.
The Mission statement
Our mission statement is to guarantee Compliant, Safe, Humane and Individualized execution of custodial sentences and measures for those entrusted to our care with a view to optimal return to society. Our mission statement determines our direction and focusses on our future goals. It alligns with our strategic plans, current projects and objectives.
Our objectives aligns with the following outcomes
- Improved Public Protection and aid in crime prevention
- Accountable, sustainable and cost effective operation of the institution
- Adhering to the dictates of the Court and to reduce re-offending
- Fostering a Skilled, Professional, Resilient and Valued workforce
- Improved opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration ; ensuring a tailor made and structured reintegration program ; provide training and programs to address inmates needs, and provide productive use- of time activities.
- The successful reintegration of inmates into society, consistent with community expectations and standards.
- Maintaining the institution in operationally sound conditions in compliance with security, safety and environmental requirements ; Safe, Health and Wellbeing in the workplace.
Our Stakeholders
The Institution recognizes the vital contribution that stakeholders play in achieving our organization goals and outcome.Our goal is to continue to forge strong partnerships and work collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve a Safer St Maarten community
Our stakeholders also includes
- The Public prosecutor’s office
- The Commission of Supervision
- The Family of the inmates
- Immigration and Border Protection Service
- The Parole Board
- The Police Force
- The Progress Committee
- The Law Enforcement Council
- The Miss Lalie Youth Correctional Centre
- The Probation department
- The Supervisory Committee
- Various Consulates