Question regarding the implementation of trauma-informed training for officers at Bandyup Women's Prison, following a recommendation from a report on a birth at the prison in 2018. The response indicates delays but anticipates full training completion by the end of 2020.

AnsweredQoN 2825Legislative Council
Asked
19 February 2020
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to the Department's response to 'The Birth at Bandyup Women’s Prison in March 2018', recommendation 3, regarding culture change at Bandyup Women's Prison, and I ask: (a) has trauma informed training now been provided to all officers; and (b) if no to (a): (i) why not,; (ii) what percentage of officers have now received this training; and (iii) when is it anticipated that all officers will have received this training?

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Answered
31 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
8 days
(a) No.
(b)(i) Staff absences, other business needs and the availability of specialist trainers have delayed the process.
(ii) 77.3 per cent.
(iii) By the end of 2020.

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