Latest recidivism News

Gunnedah Shire residents urged to share crime experiences and ideas
Justice Housing Program found to reduce homelessness and reoffending factors
Victoria Police statement in relation to Crime Statistics Agency data release – twelve months to end of December 2023
Police charge adult and youths over New Norfolk trail bike offences
UN torture expert urges prison modernisation for social rehabilitation and resilience to environmental threats and pandemics
Changes to NZ’s parole laws to improve rehabilitation could lead to even longer prison times
Construction starts on youth detention facility at Woodford
Visiting relatives in prison study
Visiting relative in prison made difficult by poor, inconsistent information, study finds
New Norfolk policing activities charge 25 people with over 40 offences
Tasmanian recipient of the Australian Corrections Medal for 2024 Announced
Criminal ringleaders face serious jail time as reform is proposed for at risk youth
Evaluation highlights benefits of culturally appropriate reporting site
Townsville’s intensive case managers making difference
Police lay charges – Property offending in Alice Springs
Rockliff Liberal Government expands access to drug and alcohol services that help halt criminal offending
Victoria Police-led Operation Capesso is recognised for its efforts in reducing crime among Melbourne’s most serious violent offenders
Weave’s Creating Futures Justice Program is recognised for its support of First Nations people as they transition out of the criminal justice system
The South Australian Home Detention Program is recognised for their effectiveness in reducing recidivism among offenders on home detention
Pre-court diversion a fair start but questions remain
Mobile polling stations give eligible prisoners chance to vote in person
Taskforce Saturate – 73 people charged in 25 days with 342 offences
JASON KARA ANNOUNCED AS NEW CEO OF CATHOLIC HEALTH AUSTRALIA
Expanding access to drug and alcohol support services in Tasmania
ACT Government to expand drug and alcohol treatment order eligibility
New initiative to break the cycle of recidivism in Aboriginal youth
Setting strong foundations for Community Corrections
More Funding To Prevent Youth Crime In Shepparton
Flawed algorithm at heart of Robodebt
Mental health programs giving offenders second chance
Low security and its role in community safety
Abuse and neglect put kids on fast track to crime
Reducing recidivism through community courts
New youth detention centre to be built at Woodford
The ACT is raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14
Queensland Government delivers more support for women leaving custody
Building Better Future After Prison
Residential alcohol and drug treatment programs can help reduce youth crime: study
Maurice Blackburn wins sexual harassment claims for two former associates of retired Victorian judge Peter Vickery
Prison graduates perfectly placed for career in mining
JumpStart recognised for accessible education and employment for incarcerated people in Queensland
CFMMEU and representatives penalised $495,000 over work stoppages
HM Langi Kal Kal Prison Hosts Welding Employment Expo
Collaboration of culture and respect at popular First Nations forum
Tickets available for First Nations Forum
Appetite for reform in youth detention
Additional funding to reduce over representation of First Nations people in ACT justice system
Jobs Support For Young People Leaving Justice System