Prison administration
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Using evidence to build a better justice system: The challenge of rising prison costs
This paper explores the drivers of the continued growth of the New Zealand prison population, including consideration of crime rates, remand, sentencing and parole practices.
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Safety and cost effectiveness of private prisons
This audit examined whether two of Victoria’s private prisons, Port Phillip Prison and Fulham Correctional Centre, are safe and cost effective.
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The digital divide: access to digital technology for people in custody
This report argues that access to digital technology for legal purposes has not kept up with changes in the community and the courts. The gap is widening, and this has the potential to cause unnecessary pressure in the justice system.
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"I needed help, instead I was punished": abuse and neglect of prisoners with disabilities in Australia
Based on research between September 2016 and January 2018, Human Rights Watch finds that Australia is restricting and violating the rights of prisoners with disabilities.
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Report on government services 2018: Justice - Chapter 8 Corrective services
This chapter reports on prison custody and a range of community corrections orders and programs for adult offenders which are delivered separately by the eight states and territories.