There's a level of urgency to understand whether Corrections has properly responded to calls for prison reforms.

The Chief Ombudsman is launching a review of prison conditions and inmates' treatment, as well as how it monitors complaints, and incident reviews.

A justice reform group believes an investigation into Corrections will find the department is riddled with systemic issues.

Just Speak's director Tania Sawicki Mead told Kate Hawkesby the same issues are being raised over and over.

"Time is running out, I think, for Corrections to actually comply with the law and to make sure they aren't inflicting more trauma and more harm on a group of people who need support to reintegrate successfully back into their communities."

She says the Ombudsman is likely to find a culture in parts of the organisation which is resistant to any change.

"Urgency is required."

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