Department for Correctional Services

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Do you have what it takes to be a Correctional Officer? An exciting career awaits!

Artists on the Inside exhibition 2024

The Artists on the Inside exhibition makes its 2023 return as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festiva…

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Domestic visits are booked by prisoners. This includes face-to-face and video visit (Zoom) bookings.

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DCS Volunteers Wanted

Make a difference in the lives of those currently living in or re-entering the community in finding a new path

Professional Visits Online Booking Portal Now Available

The Department for Correctional Services makes South Australia a better, safer place by protecting the public from those who can cause harm and by reducing re-offending.

The Department has an important role in the criminal justice system in South Australia. We maintain safe and secure facilities for prisoners and supervise offenders in the community.

About us

Prisons

We are responsible for South Australia’s prisons and the people in custody

Community Corrections

Supervising offenders in the community

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Victim services

Supporting victims by ensuring they have the information they need to feel safe and protected

Family and friends

Find out how to support a prisoner or an offender, and advice about issues that may affect you

Rehabilitation, education and work

Reducing re-offending by improving skills and understanding

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Aboriginal services

Support and opportunities for our Aboriginal prisoners and offenders

Careers

Work with us in a career that makes a difference to our communities

News

30 OCTDocumentary on Adelaide Women's Prison to premiere at Adelaide Film Festival Former prisoner Dylan Clancy says she'd probably be dead if it wasn't for music.
30 OCTCadell Dairy Report Wins at Regional Showcase Awards An InDaily news story reporting on the Cadell Training Centre (CTC) David Oates ACM Dairy was awarded the People’s Choice Award at the Regional Showcase Awards 2024.
21 DECPrisoner settlement notice Victims in relation to the criminal acts of Alan Kingsley Kent are invited to seek further information.
22 MARPrisoner settlement notice Victims in relation to the criminal acts of Aaron Daniele are invited to seek further information.

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