WICC2025-PID048-Tarmi A'Vard and Nicola Guthrie-Smith

Beyond the Uniform: Navigating Gender, Culture, and Emotional Labour in Corrections

Authors

Tarmi A'Vard

Educator/ Researcher, Monash University/ Bendigo TAFE, Australia

Tarmi A’Vard has over 20 years of experience working, studying, and teaching within the criminal justice sector. She has worked across Community Corrections, Youth Justice, Aboriginal Corporations, and higher education. Tarmi’s research interests centre on prison systems and the broader impact of incarceration on the families and friends of those living and working within these environments. Drawing from her professional and personal experiences, Tarmi is committed to amplifying the voices of both the families of incarcerated individuals and the families of prison officers, shedding light on the often-overlooked challenges they face.

Nicola Guthrie-Smith

Principle Project Officer, Queensland Corrective Services, Australia

Nicola Guthrie-Smith has over 10 years of experience working within the corrections system, beginning her career as a prison officer before transitioning into program and education management. Throughout her career, Nicola has developed a strong interest in understanding how individuals experience change and how the human brain can be rewired for growth and rehabilitation. She has worked across three different jurisdictions in Australia, contributing her expertise to various initiatives. Nicola is currently focused on a major project aimed at improving outcomes for prisoners with disabilities, addressing critical gaps in support and rehabilitation within the prison system.

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