❓ A parliamentary question seeks detailed information on released child sex offenders, including offenses, sentences, release dates, recidivism risk, and government measures to protect victims. The response provides some data but cites victim protection and data limitations as reasons for withholding specific details.
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(1) What are the names of the convicted Child Sex Offenders who have been released from prison since the Gallop Government took office?
(2) With respect to each prisoner -
(a) what was the nature of the offences of which they were convicted;
(b) what was the period of sentence;
(c) what was the period served in jail;
(d) when were they released;
(e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and
(f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(3) Has the Government been required to take particular measurers to protect past victims from any of these convicted child sex offenders?
(4) If so, what measurers, and what have they cost?
(5) How many of the Child Sex Offenders released by the Gallop Government successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program?
(6) How many of the Child Sex Offenders released prior to serving their full sentence since the Gallop Government took office were repeat offenders?
(7) Are Child Sex Offenders assessed by a forensic psychiatrist as to their risk of re-offending?
(8) What was the risk status of the Child Sex Offenders released from prison since February 10 2001?
(9) What is the current rate of recidivism for Child Sex Offenders in Western Australia and what have the recidivism rates been for the last five years?
(2) With respect to each prisoner -
(a) what was the nature of the offences of which they were convicted;
(b) what was the period of sentence;
(c) what was the period served in jail;
(d) when were they released;
(e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and
(f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(3) Has the Government been required to take particular measurers to protect past victims from any of these convicted child sex offenders?
(4) If so, what measurers, and what have they cost?
(5) How many of the Child Sex Offenders released by the Gallop Government successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program?
(6) How many of the Child Sex Offenders released prior to serving their full sentence since the Gallop Government took office were repeat offenders?
(7) Are Child Sex Offenders assessed by a forensic psychiatrist as to their risk of re-offending?
(8) What was the risk status of the Child Sex Offenders released from prison since February 10 2001?
(9) What is the current rate of recidivism for Child Sex Offenders in Western Australia and what have the recidivism rates been for the last five years?
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Answered
23 October 2003
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for Justice
Response time
36 days
(b) what was the period of sentence; (c) what was the period served in jail; (d) when were they released; (e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(c) what was the period served in jail; (d) when were they released; (e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(d) when were they released; (e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(1 - 2) The prosecution of Child Sex Offenders often involves suppression orders being placed on evidence and the details of offences and court proceedings. Suppression orders exist to protect the victim from further emotional harm by not permitting the disclosure of any information surrounding the offences. As a result, the information requested is unable to be provided in respect to individual cases. (3 – 4) No specific requirements have been placed on the Government. However, as the Member would be aware there are policies and practices in place to protect victims. For those offenders granted parole by the Parole Board a normal condition such as “No unsupervised contact with children under 16” will be attached to their order. In some cases further conditions may be applied depending on the circumstances of the offence. Furthermore, the Victim Mediation Unit and Victim Notification Register contact victims and advise of relevant information regarding the offender (such as release dates). There is also the provision to create a protective agreement between the victim and offender to ensure no further contact. Where the victim does not request this, or contact cannot be made with the victim, a standard clause of “No Direct/Indirect Contact with Victim” is placed on any Parole Order. (5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(3 – 4) No specific requirements have been placed on the Government. However, as the Member would be aware there are policies and practices in place to protect victims. For those offenders granted parole by the Parole Board a normal condition such as “No unsupervised contact with children under 16” will be attached to their order. In some cases further conditions may be applied depending on the circumstances of the offence. Furthermore, the Victim Mediation Unit and Victim Notification Register contact victims and advise of relevant information regarding the offender (such as release dates). There is also the provision to create a protective agreement between the victim and offender to ensure no further contact. Where the victim does not request this, or contact cannot be made with the victim, a standard clause of “No Direct/Indirect Contact with Victim” is placed on any Parole Order. (5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
Furthermore, the Victim Mediation Unit and Victim Notification Register contact victims and advise of relevant information regarding the offender (such as release dates). There is also the provision to create a protective agreement between the victim and offender to ensure no further contact. Where the victim does not request this, or contact cannot be made with the victim, a standard clause of “No Direct/Indirect Contact with Victim” is placed on any Parole Order. (5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(c) what was the period served in jail; (d) when were they released; (e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(d) when were they released; (e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(e) have they since been returned to custody, and if so, when and why; and (f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(f) what was their risk of re-offending at the time of release?
(1 - 2) The prosecution of Child Sex Offenders often involves suppression orders being placed on evidence and the details of offences and court proceedings. Suppression orders exist to protect the victim from further emotional harm by not permitting the disclosure of any information surrounding the offences. As a result, the information requested is unable to be provided in respect to individual cases. (3 – 4) No specific requirements have been placed on the Government. However, as the Member would be aware there are policies and practices in place to protect victims. For those offenders granted parole by the Parole Board a normal condition such as “No unsupervised contact with children under 16” will be attached to their order. In some cases further conditions may be applied depending on the circumstances of the offence. Furthermore, the Victim Mediation Unit and Victim Notification Register contact victims and advise of relevant information regarding the offender (such as release dates). There is also the provision to create a protective agreement between the victim and offender to ensure no further contact. Where the victim does not request this, or contact cannot be made with the victim, a standard clause of “No Direct/Indirect Contact with Victim” is placed on any Parole Order. (5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(3 – 4) No specific requirements have been placed on the Government. However, as the Member would be aware there are policies and practices in place to protect victims. For those offenders granted parole by the Parole Board a normal condition such as “No unsupervised contact with children under 16” will be attached to their order. In some cases further conditions may be applied depending on the circumstances of the offence. Furthermore, the Victim Mediation Unit and Victim Notification Register contact victims and advise of relevant information regarding the offender (such as release dates). There is also the provision to create a protective agreement between the victim and offender to ensure no further contact. Where the victim does not request this, or contact cannot be made with the victim, a standard clause of “No Direct/Indirect Contact with Victim” is placed on any Parole Order. (5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
Furthermore, the Victim Mediation Unit and Victim Notification Register contact victims and advise of relevant information regarding the offender (such as release dates). There is also the provision to create a protective agreement between the victim and offender to ensure no further contact. Where the victim does not request this, or contact cannot be made with the victim, a standard clause of “No Direct/Indirect Contact with Victim” is placed on any Parole Order. (5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(5) Since February 10 2001, 150 child sex offenders have successfully completed the Sex Offender Treatment Program. (6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(6) 5 (2.9%) had been in prison or under community supervision for prior sex offences against children. (7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(7) All sex offenders are assessed by either a forensic psychologist, psychologist or suitably qualified social worker. Child Sex Offenders who are serving a life or indeterminate sentence are assessed by a forensic psychologist and referred to a forensic psychiatrist if psychiatric issues are present. (8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(8) Given the seriousness of the offence, Child Sex Offenders released from prison under supervision are managed as high risk offenders until such time as their conduct on supervision is at a level where their community management plan can be reviewed. (9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
(9) The rate of return to Corrective Services (prison or community corrections) within two years for any offences after release from prison or termination of a community based order (having served imprisonment or been under community supervision for child sex offences) was: 2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
2002/2003 13.5% 2001/2002 8.1% 2000/2001 9.0% 1999/2000 22.6% 1998/1999 8.3% Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
Due to the heinous nature of these crimes and the recidivism rates as reported above, the Gallop Government is also developing legislation to implement a Child Sex Offender Register. Under our legislation a statutory requirement would be placed on convicted child sex offenders to keep police informed of their address and other prescribed details to allow police to monitor them subsequent to release from imprisonment or at the commencement of any community based order. Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
Note: Child Sex Offences, on Department of Justice databases, cannot always be identified, especially in earlier years, as often codes for general sex offences were used. Consequently, the information supplied cannot be considered fully reliable.
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Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.