This is how many adults are in prison in NSW today.
48% of those will face prison again within two years.
We can never imprison our way to a safer society.
Let's break the cycleCOMMUNITY RESTORATIVE CENTRE
The Community Restorative Centre (CRC) provides a range of services to people involved in the criminal justice system and their families. CRC is the lead provider of specialist throughcare, post-release, and reintegration programs for people transitioning from prison into the community in NSW. All CRC programs aim to reduce crime and break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, offending and imprisonment.
HELP FOR PRISONERS & FORMER PRISONERS
Vital support for people facing prison, or getting released from prison.
Facing Prison
Surviving On The Inside
Surviving On The Outside
HELP FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS
Assistance for family and friends of people who are facing prison, are already in prison or are soon to be released.
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MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT
There are various ways you can support what we do, by either volunteering or becoming a member
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JAILBREAK RADIO
Connecting prisoners to the community through their views, music, and poetry. Weekly programs about real stories of struggle, hardship, and hope.
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TELEPHONE INFO & REFERRAL SERVICE
CRC’s free & confidential telephone service for all who are affected by the criminal justice system.
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