Indigenous prisoners failed by 'high-risk' ratings

Security classification processes are not fit for purpose for Indigenous inmates, a report found. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

First Nations people are deemed high risk in prisons at a much higher rate than others and are shut out of support programs as a result.

A scathing report from the NSW Auditor-General made the finding while probing the efficiency of custodial and post-release services designed to reduce Indigenous people reoffending.