First steps taken to ensure prisoners on remand can access rehab and reintegration support

Published: March 3, 2024, 9:31 p.m.

The new Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access rehab and reintegration support, promised as part of it\u2019s 100 day plan. \xa0

Corrections Association President Floyd Du Plessis tells Mike Hosking the current system doesn\u2019t work and the demand for rehabilitation will be big.\xa0

Currently, Corrections are delivering up to 100 different types of programmes. Du Plessis wants to see better consideration around vocational training and says an increase in or change of resources is needed.\xa0

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