If you have been a victim of crime and the offender is in custody you may want to think about making a submission either to the State Parole Authority or to NSW Corrective Services about the offender’s parole or change of status in the corrections system.

This is your chance to tell them how you feel about the offender’s proposed release or other change in their circumstances. You may also wish to tell them about any specific concerns or fears you may have and ask them to take these into account in any orders they might make.

Your submission is looked at along with any other reports to help them make a decision.

You do not have to do this. Some victims of crime feel that it is important to them. Some have concerns about their safety and wish to comment. Others feel that they have no need to make any submissions. There is no 'right' way.

You should make your decision based on your own circumstances and feelings.

If you do decide to make a submission you need to:

1. Have your name on the Corrective Services Victims Register so they can contact you. If you are not on the register then they have no way of getting in contact with you.
2. Read the information package Submissions Concerning Offenders in Custody. (PDF, 224kb) This package has been produced to give victims information about the process, and what should go in a submission.
   The information package is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader. Download the reader from the Adobe website.