Department of corrections south australia

What is the correction system in Australia?
Australia uses prisons, as well as community corrections (various non-custodial punishments such as parole, probation, community service etc.).
When awaiting trial, prisoners may be kept in specialised remand centres or within other prisons..
Centrelink payments are not available while in prison.
Prisoners may be eligible for a Centrelink Crisis Payment on release.

The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) is responsible for the provision of rehabilitation and reparation services, custodial services and community-based supervision services for offenders in South Australia. Its vision is to contribute to a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending.

Are there female prisoners in South Australia?

Women make up a small but increasing number of people entering South Australian prisons and subject to community supervision each year.
AWP is the main facility for accommodating female prisoners in South Australia, utilising a multi-disciplinary approach to address the needs of female prisoners.

How do I contact a prisoner?

The best way to get in touch with a prisoner is to write to them.
Privacy and information legislation prevents us from providing any information over the phone.
If the person is in prison, we will check if there are intervention orders preventing contact.
If not, we will forward your mail to them and they can contact you.

How many prisons are there in Adelaide?

There are nine prisons in the state, including:

the Adelaide Remand Centre for offenders on remand. ^ "Our responsibilities".
Department for Correctional Services. 23 June 2020.

What do you need to visit a prison in Australia?

A current Australian drivers licence and a bank ATM card with a name and signature would pass the check.
Acceptable forms of identification - Department for Correctional Services Bringing property to a visit will slow down the visitor admission process so it's best to send items to prisoners by post.

How safe are South Australian prisons?

Safety and security measures are integral to DCS operations

South Australian prisons are equipped with some of the most advanced technology to provide for the secure management of prisoners, including those prisoners who present the greatest risk to our community

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