intensity therapeutic program
individual treatment that targets risk factors that
contribute to this type of offending behaviour.
Family support program (Melbourne City
Mission)
and practical assistance to deal with the
Department of Human Services, one on one
support on child and family issues, maintaining
contact with children and linking women and
families with relevant community support agencies
to strengthen ties and support family reunification.
and women with children residing outside prison
are able to make an application to have their
children reside with them in custody.
information in relation to children's development,
being a parent, understanding behaviour, babies
and young children's nutrition.
offers activities to children between times spent
interacting with their parent.
Mission)
counselling service available to all women. It aims
to help people who have been sexually assaulted
to heal.
CISP see above
CREDIT/Bail support program see above
Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service
provides assistance to victims of and families and
communities affected by family violence.
photocopying, printing and faxing facilities.
to Victoria legal aid and/or aid in communication
between remanded prisoners and the legal
representatives.
advice and representation for the Koori community.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship
for those who have a problem with alcohol.
denominations attend DPFC to provide religious
instruction, support and welfare.
for prisoners with gambling related offences and
issues.
technology, Horticulture, operational health and
safety, English as second language, literacy
program, business administration, hospitality,
numeracy program, Victorian Certificate of Applied
Learning, printing and graphics, first aid training,
and distance education.
sport, music, art and craft classes etc.
books, magazines and games.
designed to support smokers to become non-
smokers.
at DPFC are able to access the following drug and
alcohol services as part of their orientation:
· Adjustment to prison (3 hours)
· Prison-related harm reduction program (3 hours)
· Brief program assessment (1.5 hours) to identify
needs
prisoners) provides individual sessions to women
who are experiencing difficulties in adjusting/
coping with imprisonment.
to enhance offenders' awareness of issues that
support their offending behaviour to better reduce
the risk of reoffending.
short-term program that provides remandees
with an opportunity to learn how to recognise,
assess and manage emotions and equip them with
strategies to manage these more effectively.