Young men, those aged 18-25, are developmentally and criminogenically, different to the broader adult offending population. Corrections Victoria, Australia, in recognising this reality, has taken the opportunity to customise a unit called Ripley, within a medium security prison facility in the state of Victoria, to respond to the unique needs of this cohort. The goal is to improve not only their mental, physical, and psychological health, but to support smoother transition into the broader prison population in an effort to interrupt the possible contaminating effect of prison for vulnerable young men. The ultimate goal is to improve outcomes for these young adults when they are released from … [Read more...] about Changing Trajectories: Working holistically and responsively with young men in an Australian prison

