Prison
First Nations Elder resigns in protest against imprison of children
A Larrakia man has quit from a public service role in the Northern Territory following the government’s decision to lock......
Prison Reform Advocates Call to Unlock Alternatives to Incarceration
Is Australia’s prison system really working? According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, figures from a year ago......
What is health equity in prisons?
Prison recidivism rates in Australia sit at 42.5%, continuing a steady climb over the years. As calls for prison reform......
Former Prisoners Find Services Inaccessible
A recent study found that the services available to former inmates in Australia struggle to access services that are supposedly......
Mums on the Inside
Last weekend on Mother’s day at the Dillwynia Correctional Centre near Windsor, the Shine for Kids foundation arranged with the......
More Women in Prison
In the last decade there has been a sixty percent increase in female prisoners all throughout Australia. With this rate,......
Officers strike at one of Australia’s most violent prisons
Prison officers at NSW’s Parklea Prison began a strike today set to last 48 hours regarding safety concerns caused by......
Concern is rising about New South Wales prison assault statistics
According to a recent report there have been thousands of assaults on inmates and scores on guards and other jail......
Australian incarceration rates continue to rise
Australian incarcerations rates have more than doubled since 1985, with indigenous Australians bearing the brunt of the rising trend. According......
Prison officers on strike for better work conditions
Prison Officer’s at Clarence Correctional Centre in Grafton, New South Wales, have gone on strike today to demand better pay......