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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.
Top tasks
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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.
- Professional contact
  Professional contact
  
  Prisoners are entitled to meetings, phone calls and video calls with professional visitors.
- 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.

Port Phillip Prison (PPP) and Ravenhall Correctional Centre is currently experiencing issues with the phone network. Communication with the facilities is limited. The prison operator is working to restore service as quickly as possible.

For urgent welfare concerns, please contact Corrections Victoria on 1300 191 835 or email corrections@justice.vic.gov.au (External link).

News archive

Passing in custody at Port Phillip Prison

8 February 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 43 year-old male prisoner at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne on 5 February.

Careers

7 February 2022

Corrections Victoria offers a broad range of opportunities in both Custodial Services and Community Correctional Services.

Passing in custody at Alfred Hospital

31 January 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 43 year-old female prisoner at the Alfred Hospital on 28 January 2022.

Congratulations to our Australia Day Honours recipients

27 January 2022

Corrections Victoria staff have been recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List.

Passing in custody at Port Phillip Prison

27 January 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 76 year-old male prisoner at Port Phillip Prison on 27 January 2022.

Two people receiving commemorative awards standing with the Acting Commissioner

National Corrections Day 2022

21 January 2022

We pay tribute to the resilience, commitment, and tireless work of frontline prison staff as we celebrate the fifth National Corrections Day in Victoria.

Passing in custody at Melbourne Assessment Prison

5 January 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 54-year-old male prisoner at Melbourne Assessment Prison.

Aerial photograph of the construction site at Chisholm Road

Construction peak at new Chisholm Road Prison

31 July 2021

More than 1200 workers are on-site to construct the new prison at Chisholm Road, with the project entering its peak construction period in July 2021.

Three men, two in prison staff uniform stand outside the Hopkins Correctional Centre holding a large cheque for $6000.

Green thumbs raise money for charity

31 July 2021

Hopkins Correctional Centre has raised almost $6000 for the Ararat Emergency Relief Committee.

Ravenhall Prison

Cultural review of the adult custodial corrections system

17 June 2021

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