In seeking to realize our vision and meet our goals, we will adhere to the following values

Integrity is fundamental to every thing we do. We will meet honesty and openness, and exercise effective stewardship of public money and assets.

Commitment by our staff and to our staff. Staff are the most important asset empowered to develop and use their skills and abilities to the full, while being held accountable for their performance. Teamwork will be encouraged. They will be treated with fairness, respect and openness. Their safety and well being will be a prime concern.

Care for prisoners. Prisoner will be treated with fairness, justice and respect as individuals. Their punishment is deprivation of liberty and they are entitled to certain recognized standards while in prison. They will be given reasons for decisions and, where possible, involved in discussions about matters effecting them. In working with prisoners, we will involve their families and others in the community as fully as possible.

Equality of Opportunity we are committed to equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination on improper grounds.

Innovation and Improvement are essential to success of the service, requiring the acceptance of change and the delivery of continuing improvements in quality and efficiency.