Crime Club: Women in Victorian Prisons

Crime Club explores the stories of local female prisoners and the women who worked as prison keepers in the Victorian justice system.

This session examines the experiences of women who passed through the gaol, focusing on the crimes that led them into the Victorian justice system. It also uncovers the lives of the women who maintained order as prison keepers. The event covers the punishments endured by female criminals and the roles of the staff tasked with keeping them in line.