Mr. Kirkup inquires about a vacant counselling position at West Kimberley Regional Prison identified in an OICS report. The Department of Justice confirms the position remains vacant, but counselling services are being provided by another psychologist.

AnsweredQoN 2585Legislative Assembly
Asked
21 February 2018
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (OICS) Report into an Announced Inspection of the West Kimberley Regional Prison (2017), noting that 'there is one counselling position vacant', and ask: (a) has this position at the Prison been filled; (b) if yes to (a) on what date did counsellor commence employment and what is the nature of their engagement (i.e. part time, full time, contract etc.); and (c) if no to (a) why not?

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Answered
9 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
12 days
The Department of Justice advises:
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The vacant position is yet to be recruited. In the meantime, the prison counselling function is provided by another Psychologist that is permanently based at West Kimberley Regional Prison.

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