What happens when someone is sentenced to prison? What education programs are available to prisoners? What does the day-to-day life of a prisoner look like? In this episode of Sentencing Explained, we sit down with retired Commissioner of Corrective Services and current Sentencing Council member Peter Severin.

Listen in to find out what happens after someone is sentenced to prison – from when they leave the courtroom to their release back into the community. Former Commissioner Severin also takes us through the prison classification system and discusses how the system responds to prisoner issues and needs.

What happens when someone is sentenced to prison? What education programs are available to prisoners? What does the day-to-day life of a prisoner look like? In this episode of Sentencing Explained, we sit down with retired Commissioner of Corrective Services and current Sentencing Council member Peter Severin.
 Listen in to find out what happens after someone is sentenced to prison – from when they leave the courtroom to their release back into the community. Former Commissioner Severin also takes us through the prison classification system and discusses how the system responds to prisoner issues and needs.

Sentencing Explained is a podcast about NSW sentencing trends and practices. Join Chair of the NSW Sentencing Council, the Hon Peter McClellan AM KC, in conversation with esteemed guests including judges, police, public interest lawyers, prosecutors, victims’ advocates, and Sentencing Council members. They provide a window into the NSW justice system for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in criminal law. Episodes are released on Mondays. If you’re a student, get the most of each episode and download the study guide at sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au/podcast

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