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The Sentencing Advisory Council bridges the gap between the community, the courts and the government by informing, educating and advising on sentencing issues.

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What Sentences Can Adults Get?

What Sentences Can Children and Young People Get?

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Victims and Sentencing

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SACStat Sentencing Statistics

Sentencing Snapshots by Date

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Victoria's Prison Population

Released Prisoners Returning to Prison

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The Criminal Justice Diversion Program in Victoria: Second Statistical Profile

Sentencing in Victoria 2012–13 to 2021–22

Reforming Sentence Deferrals in Victoria: Final Report

Sentencing OHS Offences in Victoria: Consultation Paper

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A Quick Guide to Sentencing

Teaching Materials on Sentencing for Years 11 and 12

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How Courts Sentence Adult Offenders Factsheet

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Nine New Sentencing Snapshots Published Today

SACStat Sentencing Database Updated with New Higher Courts Data to 30 June 2023

‘Diversion works’: New Report Highlights Effectiveness of Diversion Plans

New Report Highlights 10 Years of Sentencing Trends in Victoria

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