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It has been over 100 years since the then Prisons Department was tasked with the management of all the correctional facilities in Hong Kong after being independent from the Police Force in 1920. Over the past century, the correctional system in Hong Kong has undergone various major changes to keep pace with social development by evolving from its early focus on safe custody of persons in custody (PICs) to the additional emphasis on offender rehabilitation.
In 1982, the Prisons Department was officially renamed as the Correctional Services Department (CSD), representing a milestone in placing dual emphasis on custodial and rehabilitation services. Over the years, apart from making its best endeavours to enhance the custodial standard, the Department has been committed to fulfilling its life transformation mission with a view to assisting PICs to turn over a new leaf. In 1998, the CSD established the Rehabilitation Division to formulate strategies for the long-term development of rehabilitation services for offenders. Besides, the Department has been proactive in liaising with stakeholders from various sectors in order to make joint efforts in launching more diversified and appropriate rehabilitation programmes for PICs to facilitate their reintegration into society after release, thereby reducing crime and safeguarding public safety.
The CSD, being bold and innovative as well as in constant pursuit of excellence, has been moving with the times by facilitating its development both internally and externally. Internally, the Department has been strengthening staff training on all fronts, in order to keep enhancing its management and professional standards. Meanwhile, the CSD is trying to take forward the development of “Smart Prison” through public-private partnership, so as to inject fresh impetus into the development of a sustainable correctional system. Externally, the Department will continue its approach to reach out to the community further. Through volunteer services and community education, the CSD actively care for the disadvantaged, promote youth development as well as address people's concerns and difficulties in their daily lives.
The CSD has been guarding the last element of Hong Kong's criminal justice system, holds the position of “Anti-violence Uphold the rule of law”, and strives to maintain a safe custodial environment. The Department also strictly enforces the law so as to maintain the order and stability of its correctional facilities. It plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national security.
This website provides an introduction to the collections and exhibits displayed in the various galleries of the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum, including an abundance of information and precious pictures, which can enhance the public's understanding of correctional work and CSD's history, and promote anti-crime messages. You are most welcome to browse this website to find out the past and present of the CSD.
