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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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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.

Publications, manuals and statistics

Publish date	Title	Summary
	Deputy Commissioner's Instructions - Security and Control	Part 1 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Instructions apply to Victoria's public prisons and provide a level of prescription and ensure consistency across facilities.
01/12/2016	Drugs in Victorian Prisons Report 2016	Drugs in Victorian prisons monthly reports for 2016.
01/12/2017	Drugs in Victorian Prisons Report 2017	Drugs in Victorian prisons monthly reports for 2017.
01/12/2018	Drugs in Victorian Prisons Report 2018	Drugs in Victorian prisons monthly reports for 2018.
14/02/2020	Drugs in Victorian Prisons Report 2019	Drugs in Victorian prisons monthly reports for 2019.
19/12/2020	Drugs in Victorian Prisons Report 2020	Drugs in Victorian prisons monthly reports for 2020.
	Drugs in Victorian Prisons Report 2021	Drugs in Victorian prisons monthly reports for 2021.
01/06/1998	Fairlea : The history of a women's prison in Australia 1956 - 96	Much of the history relies on the spoken and written words of those who knew the prison best, the prison officers and the prisoners.
	Family Engagement and Parenting Programs and Services Guide	A guide to the programs and initiatives offered by Corrections Victoria to increase family engagement for prisoners and their families.
01/11/2018	Family violence and child information sharing schemes	From 27 September 2017, Justice Health and its service providers are prescribed under the Family Violence Information Sharing Reforms. Follow this page for instructions on how to make a request for information from Justice Health under the schemes.