Rehabilitation access plummets in Northern Territory as prisons overcrowd

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-10-22

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As Northern Territory prison numbers continue to reach record highs, data reveals that access to rehabilitation programs is plummeting. Correctional facilities have regularly been forced into lockdown, and prison health researchers say depriving prisoners of supports will increase their risk of future offending.

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