About us
We work with offenders in the community
Community Corrections works with offenders who are on community based orders.
Community Corrections is a division of the Department of Justice. It contributes to a safe, fair and just Tasmania. It provides support and accountability to inspire positive change in offenders’ lives.
Community Corrections has offices state-wide.
The role of Community Corrections
Community Corrections supports non-custodial sentencing options including:
- Parole Orders
- Drug Treatment Orders (through the Court Diversion Program)
- Community Correction Orders, which can include supervision and / or community service
- Home Detention Orders
Our activities include:
- preparing assessments and reports for the Magistrates and Supreme Courts and the Parole Board
- case managing and supporting offenders
- providing programs and interventions to reduce re-offending
- working with stakeholders to assist with offender rehabilitation and reintegration
- supervising compliance with community based orders returning offenders to court in response to order non-compliance
Our mission
We work with offenders on community based orders to reduce re-offending and contribute to a safer Tasmania.
Our vision
With the trust and confidence of the public, Community Corrections will help protect Tasmanians by:
- ensuring compliance and supervision for people on community based orders
- working with offenders to develop pro-social behaviour, and
- working with the community to provide opportunities for reintegration
Community Corrections supports the goals of Changing lives, creating futures: A Strategic Plan for Corrections in Tasmania 2023.