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Junee Correctional Centre Supports the Hope for Tonga Campaign
In response to January’s devastating tsunami in Tonga, staff and inmates at Junee Correctional Centre have held a range of fundraising activities to support Pasifika’s Hope for Tonga campaign.
Corrections Staff Demonstrate Unflagging Commitment During Pandemic
Staff at Ravenhall Correctional Centre – managed by The GEO Group Australia – will be recognised for their commitment and resilience during a challenging 2021 on National Corrections Day, Friday 21 January.
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How we reduce re-offending
Education programs are an important element of GEO’s approach to rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on the efforts we go to to help prisoners address their issues and improve their opportunities on release. Annually on average more than 17,000 prisoners and ex-prisoners complete education, training or offending behavior programs at a GEO Australia Centre.
On any given day, 75% of prisoners are engaged in employment, education, vocational training or programs.
How we re-integrate prisoners
Entering the community after a period of incarceration can be a very difficult transition. To help facilitate this transition, GEO has established an ongoing support model called Continuum of Care. This is well demonstrated in our Melbourne facility where we support former prisoners to reintegrate into their community and go on to make a positive contribution to society.
Since opening in November 2017, over 500 men have voluntarily attended the Bridge Centre for post-release support.
How we serve the community
GEO’s correctional centres provide a diverse range of support to the community, including thousands of hours of community service with the undertaking of maintenance and improvements to local grounds and infrastructure. We have a strong record of providing financial support by way of sponsorships, donations, scholarships and a commitment to ‘buying locally’ wherever possible.
In one centre alone, 13,000 hours of community service is completed each year.
How we partner
GEO has worked hard to develop strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with a large number of community and education partners. These allow our prisoners access to exemplary education and training opportunities to improve their rehabilitation outcomes. These can often coincide with the goals of charity groups seeking to deliver services that benefit the community at large.
GEO is committed to be a leading partner and contributor to community groups and charity organisations.