Prisons
Opioid treatment in correctional facilities important: research
Research led by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre have released findings that Opioid Agonist Treatment, or O.A.T., can......
Prisoners underrepresented in Referendum vote
As the deadline for online enrollment to vote in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum approaches on 18 September, more......
UN suspends visits of Australia’s prisons
The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has suspended a visit to Australia after being barred entry to......
fREADom Inside Project launched
The fREADom Inside Project is a new initiative allowing people to buy books to donate directly to the women currently......
First Nations families call to #Cleanoutprisons
Families of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have died in custody are telling their personal stories, and those......
Research shows what works in prison drug and alcohol programs
Prisoners are much more likely to face drug and alcohol problems than the general population, but finding the right programs......
Saeed Dezfouli abandons hunger strike at Long Bay Forensic Hospital
Saeed Dezfouli, an Iranian citizen, is an involuntary patient at Long Bay Forensic Hospital, where he has been detained for......
The shocking truth about life as a disabled prisoner
Human Rights Watch today released a report detailing widespread neglect and physical and sexual abuse of prisoners with disabilities. In......
Is Orange the New Black? (Part II)
Pregnancy and mothering is difficult at the best of times, but what if you have to deal with these matters......
Is Orange the New Black?
Women entering prisons are some of the most disadvantaged in our society. Harsher law enforcement, stricter bail conditions, and heavy......