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Prisons in Australia

A person might go to prison if they:

  • go to court
  • are found guilty of a crime.
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The prison they go to will be based on:

  • their age
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  • if they are male or female
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  • where they live
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  • how bad their crime was.
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For example:

  • a woman will go to a prison for women
  • a young person will got to a prison for young people
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In some cases, you might be able to stay at home instead of going to prison.

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