20by26 – Reducing reoffending

The State Government has renewed their commitment to further reduce reoffending in South Australia 20% by 2026 (20by26), in line with a focus on Closing the Gap for incarcerated Aboriginal South Australians 15% by 2031. This 20by26 Strategy builds on the success of our 10by20 campaign, which was initiated in 2016. DCS not only achieved but exceeded the 10by20 goal of reducing reoffending 10% by 2020, as well as had the lowest recidivism rate nationally in 2022.

DCS has achieved significant successes, but the work does not stop here. DCS will provide annual progress reports which will outline the strategic focus of the Department moving forward and offer a progress update on the current initiatives that DCS is implementing to reduce recidivism. Under this initiative DCS will continue to focus its efforts on the core objectives of reducing reoffending, Closing the Gap, rehabilitation, and community safety.