‘Distressed and Vulnerable’ Prisoners to Receive ’Trauma Teddies’

Criminals in Victoria’s prison system are being given “trauma teddies” as a form of therapy in a bid to “better support” those who are vulnerable with mental health issues.

General view of signage outside of the Ravenhall Correction Centre in Melbourne, Australia on July 22, 2020. AAP Image/James Ross

Criminals in Victoria’s prison system are being given “trauma teddies” as a form of therapy in a bid to “better support” those who are vulnerable to mental health issues.

The toy bears, usually reserved for children as a form of comfort in times of pain, have been approved by Corrections Victoria for use across the state’s prison system.