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Follow us beyond the bars
6 June 2025
Ever wondered what really happens behind prison walls or in Community Corrections offices? Now you can see for yourself. We’re opening the gates and inviting you into the world of Corrective Services NSW.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn to meet our dedicated staff, learn how we work to keep communities safe, and get answers to your questions about working with offenders—both inside and outside correctional centres.
Our mission is to reduce reoffending, support reintegration, and build safer communities. Through our social media, you’ll see how we deliver on that mission every day.
We know that public perceptions of corrections are often shaped by sensational headlines and outdated portrayals in film and TV. But the reality is very different.
Today’s correctional staff do much more than supervise secure facilities. They’re mentors who support positive change, case managers who guide rehabilitation, educators who teach practical skills, and partners who help build safer communities.
This is your chance to see the real people and programs breaking down stereotypes. Follow us and discover the modern face of corrections in NSW.
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We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, Department of Communities and Justice is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.
You can access our apology to the Stolen Generations.