在新西兰,暴力侵害监狱保健工作者的行为十分普遍,而且报告不足,促使工会与惩教署联合努力,改进跟踪和应对工作。 Violence against prison healthcare workers in New Zealand is widespread and underreported, prompting a joint union-Department of Corrections effort to improve tracking and response.

新西兰护士工会指出,对监狱保健工作者的暴力行为十分普遍,但报告不足,工作人员往往认为攻击不可避免。 A New Zealand nursing union says violence against prison healthcare workers is widespread but underreported, with staff often viewing assaults as unavoidable. 虽然由于数据限制,惩教部无法提供确切数字,但内部审查表明,大多数事件涉及警官,对医务人员的影响较少。 While the Department of Corrections cannot provide exact numbers due to data limitations, internal reviews suggest most incidents involve officers, with fewer affecting medical staff. 联盟发言人Michael Pye报告说,包括头部和面部创伤在内的重伤增加,原因是报告程序繁琐,对改变信心低。 Union spokesperson Michael Pye reported an increase in serious injuries, including head and facial trauma, citing cumbersome reporting processes and low confidence in change. 工会和惩教所正在组建一个联合工作组。 The union and Corrections are forming a joint working group. 专员Leigh Marsh指出,所有袭击都是不可接受的,并强调要改进记录所有在编囚犯事件,而不论其严重程度如何。 Commissioner Leigh Marsh stated all assaults are unacceptable and emphasized improved recording of all prisoner-on-staff incidents, regardless of severity.