Marngoneet Correctional Centre

Marngoneet Correctional Centre is a 394-bed medium security Australian prison in Lara, Victoria, Australia, located adjacent to maximum security HM Prison Barwon.[1] Marngoneet Correctional Centre officially opened on 3 March 2006.[2]

Australian Prisons
Marngoneet Correctional Centre
Location: Lara, Victoria
Status: Operational
Classification: Medium security
Capacity: 300
Opened: 3 March 2006
Closed: N/A
Managed by: Corrections Victoria

The Marngoneet Correctional Centre is designed to reduce offenders chance of re-offending offering a number of rehabilitation programs including:[3]

  • Sex Offender Treatment Programs
  • Violent Offender Treatment Programs
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs

The Marngoneet Correctional Centre also offers vocational services that increase the chance of prisoners employment upon release including:[4]

  • TAFE accredited training
  • A Good Lives Reintegration Service that

coordinates a range of programs, including those that relate to release preparation, personal development and recreation programs

  • Education service targeting employment

preparation and general and adult basic education.

See also

References
  1. "Marngoneet Correctional Centre". State Government of Victoria. August 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  2. Pearson, Erin (15 March 2013). "New Prison: 100 inmates headed our way" (PDF). Geelong Advertiser. News Ltd.
  3. "Marngoneet Correctional Centre: general information" (PDF). Justice Department. Justice Department.
  4. "Marngoneet Correctional Centre: general information" (PDF). Justice Department. Justice Department.


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