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Inspector of Custodial Services
Five Minimum Security Correctional Centres in Non-Metropolitan NSW
Background
Minimum security correctional centres play an important role in the prison system. In general they allow greater opportunities for the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
In NSW many minimum security centres are located outside of the cities. This inspection focuses on five centres in remote and regional areas.
Where we inspected
We inspected several minimum security facilities for male offenders.
Glen Innes Correctional Centre
Glen Innes Correctional Centre is located about 45 kilometres east of the town of Glen Innes. It has a maximum inmate population of 208.
Ivanhoe (Warakirri) Correctional Centre
Ivanhoe (Warakirri) Correctional Centre is located near the small town of Ivanhoe, about 210 km north of Hay. It has a maximum inmate population of 45.
Mannus Correctional Centre
Mannus Correctional Centre is located near Tumbarumba, about 515 kilometres south of Sydney and 115 kilometres south-east of Wagga Wagga. It has a maximum inmate population of 164.
St Heliers Correctional Centre
St Heliers Correctional Centre is located on the outskirts of Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, 242 kilometres north of Sydney. It has a maximum inmate population of 286.
Yetta Dhinnakkal Centre – Brewarrina
The Yetta Dhinnakkal Centre (YDC) is located about 65 kilometres south of the town of Brewarrina. YDC primarily accepts young offenders serving their first time in adult custody, with young Aboriginal men a priority. At YDC inmates are referred to as ‘trainees’ and all are required to participate in some form of work and education. It has a maximum trainee population of 30.
Recommendations
The Inspector makes 28 recommendations. These include systemic and centre specific improvements in:
- Prison industry employment
- Adult education
- Clothing and furnishings
- Access to medical services
Report
The Five Minimum Security Correctional Centres in Non-Metropolitan NSW Report was tabled in parliament and published in February 2020.
Five Minimum Security Correctional Centres in Non-Metropolitan NSW Report (PDF , 8.5 MB)
Last updated:
08 Jun 2023
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