In 2021, the then Minister for Corrections established an Expert Panel to undertake the Review.
The Review examined both public and private prisons, focusing on the culture, wellbeing and safety experiences of staff and those in custody. The Review had a particular focus on Aboriginal cultural safety and self-determination, noting the continuing over representation of Aboriginal people in custody.
The Victorian Government welcomes the Review’s report Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities (the Report), and thanks the Expert Panel and secretariat for their comprehensive work. The Government also thanks more than 1700 people, including staff and people in custody, who contributed to the Review.
The Government supports the reform directions set out in the Report and acknowledges long-term change and future investment will be required to ensure our prisons, people and communities are safe.
Updated