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Research and Statistics

The section provides information about a range of research, studies and reviews conducted on behalf of Corrections Victoria to assess and address the issues and needs of the Victorian corrections system. 

Publications and Statistics

  • Bridging The Gap: Final Evaluation Report
  • This page provides background to the Bridging the Gap program, as well as a copy of the final evaluation report.

  • Corrections Program Evaluations
  • This page contains information on evaluations conducted on correctional programs.

  • Corrections Victoria Research Strategy and Agenda - 2009-2012
  • The Corrections Victoria Research Strategy and Agenda 2009-2012, is the first of its kind for Corrections Victoria, and reflects the growing importance that research is assuming in Corrections Victoria and the commitment to evidence-based policy development.

  • Custody to Community Research
  • This page contains research relating to prisoners' transition from custody to the community, including research about rehabilitation programs and strategies for reducing reoffending.

  • Prison Management Research
  • This page contains research relating to prison management, including the management of private prisons and issues such as prison discipline.

  • Prison Statistics
  • This page contains statistics relating to Victoria's prisons, including a frequently asked questions page.

  • Prisoner Education Research
  • This page contains research relating to prisoner education.

  • Prisoner Health Research
  • This page contains research relating to prisoner health, including substance misuse in prisons and drug and alcohol treatment services.

  • Prisoners with Disabilities Research
  • This page contains research relating to prisoners with disabiliites, including the Corrections Victoria Disability Framework and related reports.



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