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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.

For the latest COVID-19 Victoria updates, restrictions, travel permits and exposure sites, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au (External link)

All in-person personal visits to Victorian prisons are suspended. Professional visits are available. Zoom visits are still available.

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

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Our response to COVID-19

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Our response to COVID-19

Corrections Victoria is responding to the potential risk of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of staff, prisoners and visitors.

Death in custody at St Vincent's Hospital

Death in custody at St Vincent's Hospital

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 30-year-old prisoner at St Vincent’s Hospital on Sunday 17 October 2021.

"Future Dreaming … visions of the future", another upcoming art exhibition from The Torch

Artwork ‘Slow Journey Home’, Dale A, Palawa, 2021 - depicting a vibrant yellow frog sitting on green background

"Future Dreaming … visions of the future", another upcoming art exhibition from The Torch

Looking towards a brighter future is the theme of the next upcoming exhibition from The Torch.