Information on Victoria's prisons can be found at the Department of Justice.

The administration of prisons is set out in the Corrections Act 1986.

VACRO is the Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders.

VACRO is a community based non-denominational organisation, with qualified workers who understand the prison system and the needs of families. It offers support and information to prisoner, ex-prisoners and families of prisoners. Family Liaison Workers from VACRO attend the Melbourne Remand Centre and the Metropolitan Reception Prison.