Marngoneet Correctional Centre Explained

Marngoneet Correctional Centre
Coordinates:	-37.9819°N 144.3519°W
Status:	Operational
Classification:	Medium security
Capacity:	559^[1]
Managed By:	Corrections Victoria
Street-Address:	1170 Bacchus Marsh Road
State:	Victoria
Postcode:	3212
Country:	Australia
Website:	Official website

Marngoneet Correctional Centre is a 559-bed medium security Australian prison in Lara, Victoria, Australia, located adjacent to maximum security HM Prison Barwon.^[2] Marngoneet Correctional Centre officially opened on 3 March 2006.^[3]

The Marngoneet Correctional Centre is designed to reduce offenders chance of re-offending offering a number of rehabilitation programs including:^[4]

• Sex Offender Treatment Programs;
• Violent Offender Treatment Programs;
• Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs.

The Marngoneet Correctional Centre also offers vocational services that increase the chance of prisoners employment upon release including:^[5]

• TAFE accredited training;
• A Good Lives Reintegration Service that coordinates a range of programs, including those that relate to release preparation, personal development and recreation programs;
• Education service targeting employment preparation and general and adult basic education.

See also

• HM Prison Geelong
• Pirra Homestead

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marngoneet Correctional Centre (Karreenga).
2. Web site: Marngoneet Correctional Centre . State Government of Victoria . August 2010 . 4 October 2013 .
3. News: Pearson . Erin . New Prison: 100 inmates headed our way . Geelong Advertiser . News Ltd . 15 March 2013 .
4. Web site: Justice Department . Marngoneet Correctional Centre: general information . Justice Department .
5. Web site: Justice Department . Marngoneet Correctional Centre: general information . Justice Department .