8. Conclusion 8.1 If anything the visits made clear that the solutions to the challenges faced by the DCS will depend on the level of cooperation between relevant departments, and particularly a well functioning integrated justice system as well as increased societal involvement. The White Paper on Corrections emphasises corrections as a societal responsibility and therefore the DCS must, through measures including strategic partnerships with the NGO sector and community-based organisations, increase its efforts to create public awareness around parole, social reintegration and the impact of stigmatisation of ex- offenders. The Committee, recognising its own responsibility in this regard will do its best to facilitate public participation in debates around correctional services-related issues.