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.
The Correctional Practice Framework and Corrections Victoria Prison Workforce Strategy are now available, supporting Corrections Victoria’s vision of Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities.
Since the Maribyrnong Community Residential Facility (MCRF) opened in 2020, more than 250 men have used it to transition into long term housing and employment, helping them stay away from crime.
Inside Out, a program where criminology and justice students from RMIT University study with students on the ‘inside’ of Victorian prisons has been recognised internationally for its innovation.
The women at Tarrengower Prison contribute approximately 180 hours per month supporting the local community through community lunches and work with local Country Fire Authority (CFA) stations.
