A belief rehab programmes for remand prisoners will push them towards getting a job

The Government's looking to strengthen the Corrections Act to ensure they're provided with rehab which addresses the causes of their alleged offending.

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says they make up almost 45 percent of the prison population.

Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis says these programmes must include vocational training.

He says it's all good and well teaching people certain things because it's nice to give, but he wants to know what the programmes are that will actually land them a job.