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Community corrections
Community corrections
- Orders
  Orders
  
  Orders are issued to offenders by courts and by the Adult Parole Board.
- Community work
  Community work
  
  The majority of offenders are required to undertake unpaid community work as a condition of their order.
- Community partnerships
  Community partnerships
  
  Partnerships between Community Correctional Services (CCS) and Community Work Partner Agencies are integral to the success of the Community Work Program.
- Community programs
  Community programs
  
  The partnerships between CCS and Community Work Partner Agencies are integral to the success of the Community Work Program.
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- Read about changes to CCS in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Prisons
Prisons
- Remand
  Remand
  
  Alleged offenders on remand are held in custody before and during their trial (on criminal charges) by order of a court.
- Going to Prison
  Going to Prison
  
  All prisoners undergo reception and assessment before being placed in a prison unit appropriate to the prison and the prisoner's needs.
- Contacting a prisoner
  Contacting a prisoner
  
  How to arrange contact or visits with prisoners in the Victorian prison system.
- Health care
  Health care
  
  The quality and standard of health care provided to prisoners is the same as that provided in the community through the public health system.
- Programs
  Programs
  
  Corrections Victoria provides a wide range of program opportunities for prisoners to assist in their rehabilitation and successful return to the community after release from custody.
Parole
Parole
- Detention and supervision orders
  Detention and supervision orders
  
  Detention Orders and Supervision Orders are correctional orders established in accordance with the Serious Offenders Act 2018.
Release
Release
- Transitional programs
  Transitional programs
  
  Many prisoners experience significant challenges in reintegrating back into the community after their release from prison.
- After-prison support
  After-prison support
  
  After prison, offenders have access to the support services and programs available to the general community.

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Greater Sydney incl. Central Coast, Shellharbour, Blue Mountains, Wollongong are red zones under VIC’s Travel Permit System from 1am 25 June.

As of Tuesday 25 May 2021, all visits to Victorian prisons are suspended until further notice while the current COVID-19 situation is assessed. Visits will recommence as soon as possible, when it is safe to do so.

For more information on Corrections Victoria's response to the risk of COVID-19, see Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Cultural review of the adult custodial corrections system

Ravenhall Prison

Cultural review of the adult custodial corrections system

The Victorian Government is undertaking an independent cultural review of the adult custodial corrections system.

Death in custody at Port Phillip Prison

Death in custody at Port Phillip Prison

Corrections Victoria would like to acknowledge the passing of a prisoner at Port Phillip Prison on the evening of 26 April 2021.

Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Corrections Victoria is responding to the potential risk of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of staff, prisoners and visitors. This information was last updated on 1 June 2021.

Death in custody at Melbourne Assessment Prison

Death in custody at Melbourne Assessment Prison

A prisoner died at Melbourne Assessment Prison on 19 April 2021.

Chisholm Road Prison reaches one million work hours

Chisholm Road Prison reaches one million work hours

Chisholm Road Prison passed a major milestone this month with over one million labour hours worked on the project since construction started in February 2020.

Death in custody at the Ravenhall Correctional Centre

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Death in custody at the Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Corrections Victoria would like to acknowledge the passing of a prisoner at Ravenhall Correctional Centre on 7 March 2021.