❓ WA Parliament QoN regarding children held in adult prisons between 2000-2006, government commitments to juvenile detention, and alternative sentencing initiatives. The government denies a specific election commitment but outlines alternative approaches.
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CHILDREN HELD IN ADULT PRISONS
My question relates to children being held in adult prisons. (1) How many children were held in adult prisons in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006? (2) Has the government proceeded with its 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre? (3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD
My question relates to children being held in adult prisons. (1) How many children were held in adult prisons in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006? (2) Has the government proceeded with its 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre? (3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD
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I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(1) How many children were held in adult prisons in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006? (2) Has the government proceeded with its 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre? (3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(2) Has the government proceeded with its 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre? (3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
[See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(1) How many children were held in adult prisons in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006? (2) Has the government proceeded with its 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre? (3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(2) Has the government proceeded with its 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre? (3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(3) If yes to (2), at what cost and at what location? (4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(4) If no to (2), are there any plans to expand facilities at Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Rangeview Remand Centre? (5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(5) Has the minister proceeded with her so-called initiatives quoted in The West Australian last week to tackle the overcrowding problem by placing juveniles on remand or serving sentences with their families or in group support? (6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
(6) If yes to (5), what crimes qualify for this type of placement? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
I thank Hon Barbara Scott for some notice of this question. The answer that the Minister for Corrective Services supplied is quite lengthy. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
Leave granted. [See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
[See paper 2538.] The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
i) 2000 - 8 children were held in an adult prison 2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2001 - 7 children were held in an adult prison 2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2002 - 4 children were held in an adult prison 2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2003 - 3 children were held in an adult prison 2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2004 - 2 children were held in an adult prison 2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2005 - 5 children were held in an adult prison 2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
2006 - 2 children were held in an adult prison A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
A total of 21 individuals (some of whom have been counted in more than 1 year) It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
It should be noted that juveniles under 18 years of age are only transferred from detention to adult prison as part of their case management and provision is made under the Young Offenders Act 1994 for such a transfer. No young person has been transferred to prison because of the high juvenile remand numbers. ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
ii) The Government did not make a 2005 election commitment to build another juvenile detention centre. The Government did announce a plan to establish two multi-purpose juvenile remand centres in the Kalgoorlie and Geraldton regions. Since 2005 alternative proposals resulting from extensive consultation with the local communities, are being progressed. It is felt this approach will produce better outcomes for young people and communities. iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
iii) N/A iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
iv) A whole of government approach is fundamental to dealing with causes of juvenile offending. It is not simply a matter of funding additional facilities. However, options under consideration do include expanding both Rangeview and Banksia Hill Remand Centres. v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
v) I am not sure what the Honourable Member is referring to when she asks about “so called initiatives”. There are ongoing discussions between the Department of Corrective Services, the police, the judiciary and the Department of Community Development with regard to custodial and non-custodial options. In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
In addition, the Supervised Bail Unit operates out of the Rangeview Remand Centre and assesses and facilitates responsible person bail undertakings for young people eligible for bail. Magistrates and police are encouraged to consider non-custodial options including Responsible Person Undertaking or Supervised Bail as these provisions can divert or minimise a young person’s time in custody and subsequent cultural and social dislocation. This service is available in both metropolitan and regional areas. vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
vi) Participants are assessed based on the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore a number of issues are taken into account.
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