In Western Australia it is strongly discouraged that staff and ex prisoners have contact post release. Even in the event of accidental contact - running into each other at shops, social events etc - multiple reports of the contact must be lodged.

In cases such as mine where as an ex prisoner I know work in research and advocacy around domestic violence and women in prison the Justice Department grudgingly allows contact but still subject to brief reports.

I believe this is a shame, because staff have such a huge impact on prisoner's lives and good officers can be a strong and positive influence