Prisoners with Disabilities Research
As part of its commitment to develop differentiated approaches for key groups, Corrections Victoria is focusing on the needs of offenders with a disability, so that recidivism is better addressed and community safety enhanced.
The result is the Corrections Victoria Disability Framework 2007-2009, a strategic plan to address barriers and pursue equal access to services for offenders with a disability.
To build on the current service system, Corrections Victoria has developed an evidence base including conducting its own research.
Research reports
- Corrections Victoria Disability Framework 2007-09
- Corrections Victoria Disability Framework Report Card
- Intellectual Disability in the Victorian Prison System
- Joint Treatment Program at Port Phillip Prison
- Protocol between Corrections Victoria and Disability Services
The launch of the Disability Framework represents a significant step forward for Corrections Victoria in responding to offenders who have a disability. Rates of reoffending for this group in prison are higher than for other offenders.
At the midway point in the Framework's cycle, Corrections Victoria released the Disability Framework Report Card - Half Way Mark. This Report Card presents a summary of the progress of the Disability Framework initiatives to December 2008.
This paper is the second in a new series of research papers exploring a range of contemporary correctional issues. It examines and compares the characteristics of a group of prisoners with an intellectual disability in the Victorian prison system with a group that does not have an intellectual disability.
the Joint Treatment Program is a collaboration between Corrections Victoria (Department of Justice), Statewide Forensic Service (Department of Human Services) and Port Phillip Prison (GSL Pty Ltd).
Protocol between Corrections Victoria and Disability Services to work together by responding effectively to offenders who have a disability.
Contacts
Corrections Victoria
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Melbourne VIC 3001
Tel: 03 8684 6600
Fax: 03 8684 6611
Email: corrections@justice.vic.gov.au