The Department for Correctional Services is an important part of the justice sector in South Australia – responsible for prisoners, the offenders in our communities, and the provision of rehabilitation opportunities.

Mission and vision

Our mission statement determines our direction and focuses our future goals. It aligns with our strategy plans, current projects and underpins our research.

Our mission

To manage offenders in a safe, secure and humane environment and provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration.

Our vision

A safer community by protecting the public and reducing reoffending.

Our stakeholders

The department recognizes the vital contribution that stakeholders play in achieving our departmental outcomes.
We will continue to forge strong partnerships and work collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve a safer community.

Our stakeholders include:

the community
the government
the Parole Board and the courts, and
victims of crime.

Our outcomes

The department’s outcomes define the desired changes that will be achieved through the successful delivery of the key strategies.

Our work aligns with the following outcomes:

Improved public protection
Reduced reoffending
Improved opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration
Safe, secure and humane environments
Skilled, professional, resilient and valued workforce
Safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
Improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders
Improved and targeted service delivery for women offenders
Accountable and better public services
Innovative, sustainable and cost effective services.

The department's plans are also aligned with South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

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