Male Offenders

Prisoners are assigned to institutions according to their security rating,
which takes into account, among other things, the risk they pose to the
community and whether they are first-time offenders. There are 13
prisons for adult males, consisting of four maximum, four medium and
five minimum security institutions. One maximum security prison, Siu
Lam Psychiatric Centre, accommodates prisoners requiring psychiatric
treatment.

Adult prisoners released under the Pre-release Employment Scheme are
housed in a halfway house. Residents must go out to work during the day
and return in the evening.

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