❓ The question seeks information on the availability of residential drug and alcohol services for young people under 18, particularly those involved in the youth justice system. The answer details the number of beds available and clarifies access arrangements for youth justice clients.
AnsweredQoN 1478Legislative Council
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I
refer to the provision of residential drug and alcohol services for young
people under the age of 18 years, and I ask: (a) how
many beds are available in Western Australia; and (b) how
many of these beds are available to young people in the youth justice system,
specifically: (i) young people on bail; (ii) young people on supervised release orders; and (iii) young
people otherwise accessing community youth justice services?
refer to the provision of residential drug and alcohol services for young
people under the age of 18 years, and I ask: (a) how
many beds are available in Western Australia; and (b) how
many of these beds are available to young people in the youth justice system,
specifically: (i) young people on bail; (ii) young people on supervised release orders; and (iii) young
people otherwise accessing community youth justice services?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 September 2018
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Mental Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised that:
(a) In Western Australia, there are eight alcohol and other drug withdrawal beds and 10 residential alcohol and drug treatment beds for young people under the age of 18 years.
(b)(i)-(iii) Of the 18 beds available for young people under the age of 18 years, none are quarantined for young people in the youth justice system. However, priority access and support is given to young people who are referred to the youth withdrawal or residential treatment service through Western Australian Diversion programs.
Access and eligibility to youth withdrawal or youth residential treatment for a young person aged 12 to 22, who are on bail or parole or otherwise accessing community justice or correctional services, is determined jointly between the service provider and the Department of Justice.
(a) In Western Australia, there are eight alcohol and other drug withdrawal beds and 10 residential alcohol and drug treatment beds for young people under the age of 18 years.
(b)(i)-(iii) Of the 18 beds available for young people under the age of 18 years, none are quarantined for young people in the youth justice system. However, priority access and support is given to young people who are referred to the youth withdrawal or residential treatment service through Western Australian Diversion programs.
Access and eligibility to youth withdrawal or youth residential treatment for a young person aged 12 to 22, who are on bail or parole or otherwise accessing community justice or correctional services, is determined jointly between the service provider and the Department of Justice.
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