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  1. Transforming justice

Transforming justice

The rights, dignity and voices of our clients drive everything we do.

VACRO advocates for individuals in our program delivery, drives systemic social change in our policy and advocacy work, and provides specialised training for partners and collaborators entering our sector of expertise. We focus strongly on research, education and policy reform that improve services and circumstances for our clients.

Research

Research

Our work is based on evidence, informed by best practice, and responds to the needs of the people we serve. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Sophie Raynor

Related topics:
  • Thought leadership
  • Transforming justice
Policy priorities

Policy priorities

We advocate for systemic change that leads to a fairer justice system for all. Learn about our priorities for change. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Updated: 12th November, 2020

Author: Sophie Raynor

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  • Thought leadership
  • Transforming justice
Submissions

Submissions

We regularly make joint or independent submissions to inquiries, reviews and discussion papers relevant to our expertise. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Updated: 27th May, 2020

Author: Sophie Raynor

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  • Thought leadership
  • Transforming justice
Training

Training

VACRO is Victoria's sole specialist organisation working exclusively with people who transition from prison to community. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 27th May, 2020

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  • Transforming justice
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    How our ideas are shaping homelessness policy for better post-prison outcomes.

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    Specialist disability training for VACRO frontline staff

    Our Specialist Disability Practitioner and Educator delivered training to enable staff to better support participants with cognitive impairments.

  • Reintegration Coordinator - ReLink

    This position helps people leaving prison prepare themselves for a successful return to the community.

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    A new, ground-breaking employment support linking people leaving prisons with jobs 'at the gate'.

  • A career uncovering the strengths of families

    A career uncovering the strengths of families

    Meet our Parent and Family Counsellor, Horace Wansbrough, who strengthens family bonds to better support children.

  • Strategic HR Projects Consultant

    Plan and undertake strategic people and culture projects as well as partner with the business to provide HR services.

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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.