❓ Question seeks clarification on the assessment criteria and selection process for transferring children to Unit 18 from Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The answer outlines a multi-disciplinary assessment process based on risk and the Young Offenders Act.
AnsweredQoN 1089Legislative Council
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Can the Minister confirm what the assessment
criteria and selection process is (and has been) for children to be sent to
Unit 18?
criteria and selection process is (and has been) for children to be sent to
Unit 18?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 November 2022
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
7 days
Young people at Banksia Hill Detention Centre (Banksia Hill) who demonstrate significant risk at that facility whereby Banksia Hill cannot safely and securely manage them are referred for assessment.
The process in place at Banksia Hill to determine the suitability of a young person to be transferred to Unit 18 includes assessment against the criteria derived from the Young Offenders Act 1994 and informed by a Multi-Disciplinary Team consisting of Psychological Services, Mental Health, Primary Health, Aboriginal Youth Support Officers, Case Planning and senior operational staff.
The Superintendent of Banksia Hill makes the final decision whether a young person is transferred to Unit 18 taking into account the assessment made by the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The process in place at Banksia Hill to determine the suitability of a young person to be transferred to Unit 18 includes assessment against the criteria derived from the Young Offenders Act 1994 and informed by a Multi-Disciplinary Team consisting of Psychological Services, Mental Health, Primary Health, Aboriginal Youth Support Officers, Case Planning and senior operational staff.
The Superintendent of Banksia Hill makes the final decision whether a young person is transferred to Unit 18 taking into account the assessment made by the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
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