Prisoner's Voice Vol. 1

This is the first issue of Prisoners' Voice, published in 1976 by the Victorian Prisoners' Action Group (VPAG).

"The Prisoners' Action Group seeks to expose the ill-treatment, deprivation, humiliation, and brutality inherent in the Victorian penal system. (...)"

VPAG was a non-profit organisation, voluntarily staffed, and relied on donations from supporters. They have been active since August 1972.

Content:

• The Persecution of Bill O'Meally

• Henry Lawson on Prison Life

• Prison Overview

• The Offender in China

• Crime and Punishment in Australia

• Book review - Mr X

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Private Collection: Katrin Strohl