Filming and Documentary

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OBJECTIVE

To encourage scientific social (operational, medical and behavioural) research/interviews/filming in the Prison in a manner that respects the rights of Inmates, Officers and Staff and upholds the integrity of the Belize Central Prison and the management of Kolbe Foundation. 

PREREQUSITES FOR RESEARCH/INTERVIEWS/FILMING (All must be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at least 3-weeks before the date of the actual interview/filming)

• A request letter must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, clearly and comprehensively justifying the purpose and intent of the interview/documentary.  The request must also state the names of person (s), agencies, organizations etc. to which the interview/documentary will be distributed or supplied, and detailed schedule for filming.
• Completed Film Application Form and signed Agreement Form.
• The name(s), contact number(s), Social Security number, position(s) of all persons to accompany you inside the institution must be submitted. 
•  A certified letter must be sent from the institution to which you are attached (especially for students)
• Copy of your Research Proposal/Project Proposal
• Copy of your Research Instruments e.g. Questionnaire/Interview schedule
• Copy of Consent Form: A written informed consent shall be signed by all participants.  This should clearly explain the research, giving reason and stating the source.  The potential risks and tasks to be performed should be stated.   State that participation is voluntary and will not impact on their length of sentence and finally they can withdraw at any point without consequences.

Send documents to:

ATTENTION: THARA BLANCO

KOLBE FOUNDATION                                                         

BURRELL BOOM/HATTIEVILLE ROAD

P.O. BOX 88                                                                          

BELIZE CITY                                                                         

EMAIL: tblanco@kolbe.bz