The Prison Law Handbook is a practical guide for prison law in Victoria. It provides comprehensive information about the laws and procedures that affect the rights and conditions of people in custody in Victoria.

It is a valuable resource for currently incarcerated people and their families, as well as any service providers or practitioners who work with people in custody. 

This is a free online resource: https://prisonlawhandbook.fls.org.au/

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