The program offers support to prison inmates and their families. This can include
- Legal advice and education,
- Counselling,
- Court support,
- Volunteer visiting / Pen Pals for prisoners outside the metropolitan area,
- Yom Tom parcels and the weekly provision of Australian Jewish News.
The aim of the program is to link inmates with the Jewish community to reduce the possibility of re-offending as well as educating Department of Corrective Services staff about the religious and social needs of Jewish inmates.
Prison Outreach Brochure (237.25 kB)
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