ACT Corrective Services

It is responsible for a wide range of activities and services in the area aimed at protecting the community and reducing offending behaviour.

[1] The ACTCS operates the following: Community Corrections consists of:[2] The Probation and Parole Unit provides advice to Courts and releasing authorities on the background and attitudes of offenders on Community Based Orders (e.g. bail supervision, probation, and parole) and to refer offenders to appropriate community based or residential services to assist with addressing a variety of issues (e.g. drug and alcohol abuse, grief and loss issues, self-esteem and relationship issues).

The Unit aims to reduce offending by the use of empirically sound risk assessment tools and a brokerage case management model, which targets criminogenic needs.

The services of the Unit are consistent with a focus on specific programs for offenders that address identified risks and criminogenic needs.

The facilities main objective is to carry out the mandate of the court and to ensure the provision of safe care and secure accommodation to those in custody in a controlled environment.