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How we help - family connection

Strong family connections offer people returning home from prison one of the greatest chances for a successful transition. And their children need support of their own. But prison can isolate people and fracture families.

Our programs offer the support and connection needed to help families maintain strong relationships on either side of the prison gate. 

All of our programs are voluntary — it's every person's choice to participate or not. Browse our family programs below, or view our specific services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people returning to their communities after prison, and people seeking work after prison.


Supporting Kids and Families

Supporting new beginnings for fathers in prison and their kids through family therapy and facilitated time together. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2021

Updated: 2nd September, 2021

Author: Angela Smith

Family Visits Program

Keeping incarcerated mothers connected with their kids in the community through personal video 'visits' to prisons. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2021

Updated: 21st July, 2021

Author: Angela Smith

Parents and Families Program

Personalised support from a qualified family counsellor can help families reconnect and heal after a parent is released from prison. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2021

Author: Angela Smith

Aboriginal Family Visits Program

The Aboriginal Family Visits Program recognises the importance of maintaining relationships and links with community while in prison. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Angela Smith

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    Support people with their planning for life after prison as a facilitator for our pre-release program.

  • Response to the Victorian Budget 2022-23

    Response to the Victorian Budget 2022-23

    VACRO welcomes additional funding for supported family-visits. The Victorian 2022-23 Budget, announced on 3 May 2022, has allocated funding to expand our supported family visits program, currently running in both women’s prisons, into the men’s prison system.

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  • ReConnect

    Personalised, community-based, case management support for people upon release from prison.

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    Resources providing practical information and personal support to people and families in contact with the criminal justice system.

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    Supporting adults preparing to exit prison to make goals and plans for a good life post-release.

  • About us

    About us

    VACRO is an independent not-for-profit organisation supporting people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families to successfully reintegrate back into their communities.

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    Founded in 1872, VACRO is one of Victoria's oldest independent community organisations. Learn more about our long history.

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    At VACRO we acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Victoria and pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge the unique spiritual connections that Aboriginal people have to the land and respect their history, traditions and protocols.