Boronia Pre-release Centre for Women
Boronia Pre-release Centre for Women, opened in May 2004, is a correctional facility located in Bentley, Western Australia. It aims to offer support to low-security women prisoners preparing for reintegration into the community. It was built on the site of the former Longmore juvenile facility, which closed in 1997.
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| Location | Bentley, Western Australia |
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| Coordinates | 32°00′11″S 115°53′50″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Minimum Security |
| Capacity | 95 (as at 21 Oct 2015) |
| Opened | May 2004 |
| Managed by | Department of Corrective Services, Western Australia |
Prisoners at Bandyup Women's Prison who have achieved a rating of Minimum Security serve out their sentence at Boronia. By housing them in an environment that closely mirrors life outside of prison it attempts to allow for a less traumatic transition back to normal life. Staff help facilitate training of the prisoners and try to arrange employment on their release in conjunction with local businesses as a measure to prevent recidivism.