Question regarding alternative housing options for female inmates at Banksia Hill Detention Centre following a critical report. The Department of Justice is considering options to move them out as soon as possible.

AnsweredQoN 2166Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 October 2017
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services report Behaviour Management Practices at Banksia Hill Detention Centre , tabled 17 July 2017, and ask what alternative options are being explored to house female inmates, or provide better separation of men and women?

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Answered
23 November 2017
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice advises that options are currently being considered for girls and young women to be moved out of Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The aim is to move them out as soon as possible.

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