❓ This parliamentary question seeks data on prisoner participation in pre-employment programs and work programs outside of prison in Western Australia. The answer provides figures for 2008-2011, highlighting growth in the Prisoner Employment Program (PEP) and a decline in Section 95 work program participation.
AnsweredQoN 6520Legislative Assembly
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(1) How many Western Australian prisoners are currently participating in pre-employment programs outside prison?
(2) How many Western Australian prisoners were participating in pre-employment programs outside prison for the calendar years 2008, 2009, and 2010?
(3) How many Western Australian prisoners were permitted under section 95 of the
Prisons Act 1981
to participate in work programs outside prison for the calendar years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011?
(2) How many Western Australian prisoners were participating in pre-employment programs outside prison for the calendar years 2008, 2009, and 2010?
(3) How many Western Australian prisoners were permitted under section 95 of the
Prisons Act 1981
to participate in work programs outside prison for the calendar years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011?
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Answered
30 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
29 days
(1) It is assumed the term "pre-employment programs" refers to the Prisoner Employment Program. As at 7 November 2011, there were 67 prisoners currently approved for participation in the Prisoner Employment Program (PEP). This includes prisoners who have been approved but may not yet have yet commenced the activity.
(2) In 2008, seven prisoners were approved for participation in the PEP. Please note that the program only commenced on 1 September 2008.
In 2009, 64 prisoners were approved for participation in the PEP.
In 2010, 122 prisoners were approved for participation in the PEP.
(3) The following number of prisoners were approved for work programs in accordance with Section 95 of the
Prison's Act 1981
.
2008 - 1333
2009 - 1212
2010 - 760
2011 (as at 31 October 2011) - 318
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(2) In 2008, seven prisoners were approved for participation in the PEP. Please note that the program only commenced on 1 September 2008.
In 2009, 64 prisoners were approved for participation in the PEP.
In 2010, 122 prisoners were approved for participation in the PEP.
(3) The following number of prisoners were approved for work programs in accordance with Section 95 of the
Prison's Act 1981
.
2008 - 1333
2009 - 1212
2010 - 760
2011 (as at 31 October 2011) - 318
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