They were violent young offenders. But something happened to these ‘lost boys’ of Port Phillip artwork

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They were violent young offenders. But something happened to these ‘lost boys’ of Port Phillip

Naked City by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 7, 202626:55Society & Culture

Anne Hooker worked as a prison officer for 13 years for Corrections Victoria, and Port Phillip Prison for a further 23 years. She also set up and ran a unit in jail called Penhyn, which housed young men aged 18 to 25. Th...

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They were violent young offenders. But something happened to these ‘lost boys’ of Port Phillip is an episode from Naked City by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. Anne Hooker worked as a prison officer for 13 years for Corrections Victoria,...

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Published Apr 7, 2026, 26:55 long, audio available.