❓ Question on Notice regarding mental health services for young people in the justice system, specifically asking about assessment, referral, treatment, and a forensic mental health service, including options for a dedicated unit.
AnsweredQoN 5053Legislative Council
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I refer to recommendations 19 and 20 of the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Report on the
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which raises concerns about children and young people with mental illness in contact with the criminal justice system, and I ask -
(1) Will the Minister commit to providing, in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission, comprehensive and appropriate mental health assessment, referral and treatment services for children and young people appearing before the Children’s Court?
(2) If yes to (1), how does the Minister intend to ensure this is provided?
(3) Will the Minister commit to establishing, in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission, a comprehensive State-wide Forensic Mental Health Service for Children?
(4) If yes to (3), has the Minister considered, and what was the assessment of, the following options -
(a) building a dedicated forensic mental health unit in Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre;
(b) converting a portion of the Bentley Adolescent Unit into a dedicated forensic facility; or
(c) any other options?
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which raises concerns about children and young people with mental illness in contact with the criminal justice system, and I ask -
(1) Will the Minister commit to providing, in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission, comprehensive and appropriate mental health assessment, referral and treatment services for children and young people appearing before the Children’s Court?
(2) If yes to (1), how does the Minister intend to ensure this is provided?
(3) Will the Minister commit to establishing, in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission, a comprehensive State-wide Forensic Mental Health Service for Children?
(4) If yes to (3), has the Minister considered, and what was the assessment of, the following options -
(a) building a dedicated forensic mental health unit in Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre;
(b) converting a portion of the Bentley Adolescent Unit into a dedicated forensic facility; or
(c) any other options?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
111 days
(1)-(4) Please refer to Legislative Council question on notice 5054.
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