Neil Beales

Neil Beales is the deputy commissioner for men’s prisons in New Zealand, responsible for overseeing the operations and safety within the male correctional facilities. He advocates for the implementation of education and rehabilitation programs aimed at helping inmates disengage from gang affiliations, addressing the challenges posed by rising gang influence in prisons. Beales acknowledges the complexities surrounding the increasing voluntary segregation of inmates and is focused on strategies to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of both prisoners and staff.