Prisoner placement is the process of ensuring that prisoners are placed in prison locations that are appropriate to prison security and management as well as prisoners’ individual welfare and rehabilitation needs.
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.
Independent Prison Visitors are volunteers who provide independent advice to the Minister for Corrections on the operation of Victoria's prison system.
Justice clients are individuals who are undertaking a court-imposed order. Justice clients come from a range of backgrounds, with a variety of skills, and are valuable employees.
Stories and statements
Read news and announcements about people in prison and community corrections in Victoria.
In an environmental and animal-friendly initiative, men from Barwon Prison’s textiles team have created several dog beds in different shapes and sizes for a local animal shelter.
The Victorian Government has announced major reforms to the men’s prison system to deliver the modern infrastructure and services needed over the next decade.
This month Tarrengower Prison is celebrating the rehabilitation of its 600th foster greyhound, ’Sparrow’, as part of the Greyhound Adoption Program that gives four-legged companions and prisoners a new lease on life.
Melbourne City Football Club (MCFC) is partnering with Corrections Victoria to deliver a first of its kind soccer coaching program to provide people in prison with skills to help break the cycle of reoffending.
