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| Corrections Department to trial rehabilitation for inmates on remand in bid to change abusive behaviours |
| By adelaidenow.com.au- Lauren Novak |
| Published: 04/24/2017 |
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MEN yet to be convicted of domestic violence offences will take part in a pilot program aimed at changing abusive behaviour as early as possible. In a controversial step, the South Australian Corrections Department will put groups of men who are on remand through a rehabilitation program designed for sentenced criminals. The idea has the support of anti-violence campaigner and former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty, who says it is a “key time” to change behaviours at a person’s earliest contact with the justice system. However, others hold concerns that remandees are yet to be proved guilty of a crime and question whether they should be made to undertake such a program. Read More. |
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