CTC2023 - PID039 - Ryan Harber & Frances Bell

Applying technology to improve the safety of women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

Authors

Ryan Harber

Executive Director, Community Corrections & Specialist Prisons, Department for Correctional Services South Australia

Ryan Harber works for the South Australian Department for Correctional Services as the Executive Director for Community Corrections and Specialist Prisons. This role has oversight of Community Corrections operations and three of the State’s specialist prisons being Adelaide Women’s Prison / Adelaide Pre-Release Centre, Cadell Training Centre and Port Lincoln Prison. Ryan has a focus on alternatives to custody and reducing recidivism for those under supervision with the Department. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Planning and a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management. Ryan has worked at the Department for Correctional Services for over 18 years in roles across front line operations, policy / project work, senior management and executive roles.

Frances Bell

General Manager, Electronic Monitoring, G4S

Frances has over fifteen years’ experience in community corrections, juvenile justice and electronic monitoring and has a deep understanding of the criminogenic factors that contribute to offending behaviour and the compliance requirements of sentencing bodies.

Frances is the General Manager of G4S’ Electronic Monitoring contracts in Australia and drives continuous improvement in operational technology standards that support community safety. She has been a reliable expert witness, has successfully managed significant incidents, EM program changes and the implementation of improvements.

Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Psychology – Edith Cowan University 2005
• Diploma of Management – Murdoch University 2013
• Advanced Ambulance Care 2009 – 2014
• Financial Management for Non-Finance Managers Masterclass 2019

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