Safety

Prisoner security levels

When an offender enters
the corrections system via a
prison sentence or
community based order, a
case plan is developed with
them to identify security
levels and rehabilitation
goals.

This case plan is reviewed

on a regular basis as the
offender moves through
their sentence or order.
DCS Volunteers are not
assigned to offenders who
are assessed as a potential
risk to a volunteers’ safety
or wellbeing.
Each volunteer task is
accompanied by a unique
Volunteer Support
Agreement that provides
the basis for a risk
assessment of the task and
clear instructions for
volunteers, offenders and
staff.

Risk management is
paramount
Every effort is taken to
match the right volunteer
with the required task to
ensure risks to both you
and the community are
minimised.