In 2023–24, Queensland Corrective Services reported that 51.4 per cent of adults released from prison returned to prison or another type of correctional facility within 2 years. Queensland Corrective Services rehabilitates people in custody through programs, employment, and other forms of assistance to prepare them for a life outside of a correctional facility.
Who we plan to audit
- Department of Justice
- Queensland Corrective Services
- selected public sector entities.
Audit Objective
In this audit, we will examine how effectively Queensland Corrective Services plans for and facilitates the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in custody, to reduce the risk of reoffending.
Area of focus
Services
Parliamentary Committee
Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee