Kariong and Kirkconnell Correctional Centres

We will conduct inspections of Kariong and Kirkconnell correctional centres.

• Kariong Correctional Centre is a male medium security facility located at Kariong. It accommodates remand inmates, who have placement and association restrictions.
• Kirkconnell Correctional Centre is a male minimum security facility located at Kirkconnell. It accommodates 260 inmates who have previously had placement, and association restrictions.

Our inspection will focus on:

• custodial conditions, including safety and security
• treatment, care and wellbeing of inmates, including privacy
• rehabilitation of inmates, including programs, education, and preparation for release
• reparation through inmate employment
• resources and systems, including the staffing and management of each correctional centre.

The Inspector of Custodial Services may consider any other relevant matters in the course of this inspection.