A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the 2012-13 Corrective Services budget, specifically focusing on allocations for mental health services for prisoners and programs targeting juvenile offending. The response highlights prevention and diversion programs as most effective.

AnsweredQoN 5915Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2012
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) I refer to the 2012-13 Corrective Services Budget and ask, what is the allocation in the budget for mental health services for prisoners?
(2) I refer to the 2012-13 Corrective Services Budget and ask, what is the allocation in the budget for programs that target juveniles and their offending behaviour?
(3) In relation to juveniles and offending behaviour, what programs run by Corrective Services are the most effective?

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Answered
18 September 2012
Responded by
Minister for Education representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
35 days
(1) The Department of Corrective Services (the Department) advises that the 2012-13 Budget for mental health services for prisoners is $4.293m.
(2) The Department advises that the budget for programs that target juveniles and their offending behaviour is $75.684m.
(3) The Department advises that prevention and diversion programs are viewed as the most effective, as demonstrated by the success of the Regional Youth Justice Services strategy.
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