- Bandyup Women's Prison
Infobox_Prisons
prison_name=Bandyup Women's Prison
location=West Swan,Western Australia
coordinates = coord|31|51|44|S|115|59|44|E|type:landmark_region:AU|display=inline,title
status=Operational
classification=Mixed (Female)
security=Maximum/medium/minimum (Female)
capacity=147
opened=January 1970
closed=-
managed_by= Department of Justice, Western AustraliaBandyup Women's Prison is located in the northeastern rural suburb of West Swan,
Western Australia . Prior to its construction, the female prisoners were atFremantle Prison , which was overcrowded and offered women limited opportunities.Prisoners are employed in the textile shop, and traineeships and educational programs are offered.
External links
* [http://www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/B/bandyupprison.aspx?uid=1923-2530-4717-2043 Corrective Services - Bandyup Women's Prison]
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