compared to non-Koori women. This contributes to under-utilisation of the minimum security Tarrengower prison. appropriate services in prison for this cohort. While examples of such services do exist, these are infrequently run, have eligibility restrictions and waiting lists. previous completion of prison programs. These restrictions have a disproportionate affect on Koori women who are more likely to be in remand or serving shorter sentences, or have been in prison before. support people on the outside. However, these are limited in the support they can offer Koori women due to restrictions on eligibility for those on remand. upon release from prison. This impacts on their prospects for rehabilitation. navigate. urgent priority. State of Victoria, Corrections Victoria, `Transition to Tarrengower', above n 331, 11. Koori women's experiences in prison and post-release |