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Research & publications about women offenders
- Mental Health and Children of Prisoners - Forum 25 October 2012 - Report and Recommendations
- Mothers in custody DCS Consultant Report December 2012 (PDF, 954.8 KB)
Women as Offenders Women as Victims The role of corrections in supporting women with histories of sexual assault (PDF, 4.0 MB)
Women's Handbook
Women's Handbook (PDF, 4.9 MB)for women in custody has been produced to provide information to women concerning arrival in custody, programs and services, education and employment, the women's classification system, residential programs such as the Mothers and Children's Program and transitional centres. Guidance on preparing for release is also provided. Printed copies of the Handbook are available through the Principal Advisor Women Offenders.
Last updated:
11 May 2023
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