Department of Corrections

A safer Territory. Reduced reoffending. Changed lives.

Northern Territory Correctional Services is supporting safer communities by helping to break the cycle of crime and reduce reoffending. Find out more about us

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Adult corrections

Information on adult custodial operations, community corrections, offender rehabilitation and engagement, industry skills and employment.

Youth justice

Youth Justice Advisory Committee, Youth detention census, visiting a young person, Youth outreach and re-engagement. Youth detention centres, Model of care, Residential Youth Justice Facilities

Careers

A career in NTCS is rewarding, challenging and can make a difference to the lives of offenders.

Publications

Annual reports, Strategic plans and action plans

Information for the media

Information for journalists, Information we can provide, Make a media request.

Contacts

Key Department of Corrections contacts for general enquiries.

What we are doing

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Datjala Work Camp sets up Garma Festival for the national stage
News
14 Aug 2024

Datjala Work Camp sets up Garma Festival for the national stage

The Yothu Yindi Foundation enlisted the support of 6 prisoners from Datjala Work Camp (DWC) to help prepare GARMA Festival 2024.

Closing the door on corrections
News
8 Jul 2024

Closing the door on corrections

Hats off to our Director Prisoner Services, Louise Blacker who is embarking on a new adventure after 36 years with NT Correctional Services!

Medal fit for a King
News
18 Jun 2024

Medal fit for a King

Acting Chief Correctional Officer Matthew James has been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.