HM Prison Tarrengower
HM Prison Tarrengower is a women's prison located in Maldon, Victoria, Australia. It focuses on release preparation for the women, and provides them with programs and employment opportunities, also allowing them to build confidence and skill sets when it comes to gaining and maintaining employment both whilst in custody and also upon their release.
| Coordinates | 36.977°S 144.0476°E |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Minimum security |
| Capacity | 78 |
| Opened | January 1988 |
| Managed by | Corrections Victoria |
| Street address | 9 Maldon-Shelbourne Road |
| City | Maldon |
| State/province | Victoria |
| Postal code | 3463 |
| Country | Australia |
| Website | https://www.corrections.vic.gov.au/prisons/tarrengower-prison |
It offers legal training to empower women to be involved in community organisations following their release.[1] It also has facilities for pregnant women and for babies to stay with their mothers.[2]
History
Originally a farm, the prison was opened in January 1988 after the property was purchased and accommodation units were built. Tarrengower is the only minimum security female prison in Victoria. It is situated 136 km to the north of Melbourne, 2.5 km from the Maldon township.
References
- "Tarrengower Prison Project – Empowerment through legal education". Justice Connect. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- Cowan, Jane (27 February 2017). "Prison baby: Motherhood on the inside". ABC News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.