Hon Alison Xamon questions the Department of Education's lack of involvement in juvenile detention education and seeks clarification on potential policy changes. The Minister redirects responsibility to the Minister for Corrective Services.

AnsweredQoN 5852Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2012
Portfolio
Education

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the education of juveniles in custodial facilities, and I ask —
(1) Why does the Department of Education no longer provide education to juveniles in detention?
(2) Does the Minister have any intention of reviewing or changing this policy?
(3) If yes to (2), when?
(4) If no to (2), why not?

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Answered
11 September 2012
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
28 days
(1) Teaching staff in juvenile detention centres are not employed by the Department of Education as this is the responsibility of the Department of Corrective Services.
(2)-(4) Please refer to the Minister for Corrective Services.
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