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John Cahill's blog
Oct 19, 2009
John Cahill
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Prisons should not be run for profit

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Prisons plays a vital role in our justice system. They are there to punish people who break the law, and then to guide them back into society.

Managing the twin roles of prisons – punishment and rehabilitation – is a complex task.

Traditionally this task has been carried out by governments in the public interest, but NSW is now toying with a controversial model whereby prison operation is contracted out to private companies.

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