Department of Corrections

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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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Damien Clarke – 40 years of service
News
14 May 2026

Damien Clarke – 40 years of service

Celebrating one of the department’s longest‑serving correctional officers.

First cohort of youth justice officers for 2026 graduate and commence frontline duties
News
14 May 2026

First cohort of youth justice officers for 2026 graduate and commence frontline duties

Nineteen recruits have successfully completed the 8 week initial Youth Justice Officer (YJO) training program in Darwin, marking the first cohort to graduate in 2026.

Youth Justice team shines spotlight on youth homelessness
News
17 Apr 2026

Youth Justice team shines spotlight on youth homelessness

The Department of Corrections Youth Justice staff supported 2 young people from youth detention to take part in Anglicare NT’s couch surfing event for Youth Homelessness Matters Day.