Mr. Kirkup questions the Department of Corrective Services about the existence of de-radicalisation programs and staff training for inmates. The Department responds that neither exist, as there's no current requirement, but offenders are assessed for services that challenge their thinking.

AnsweredQoN 2005Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 September 2017
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) Are any staff in the Department of Corrective Services trained to deliver de-radicalisation programs to inmates, and: (a) if no, why not? (2) Are any de-radicalisations programs in place at any prison or detention centre, and: (a) if so, when did that program start; (b) if so, in what prison or detention centre does the program operate; (c) if so, what is the annual estimated cost of the delivery of the program; and (d) if not, why not?

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Answered
11 October 2017
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
8 days
The Department of Justice advises: (1) No.
(a) There is currently no requirement for de-radicalisation programs to be delivered to inmates in WA prisons
(2) No.
(a) – (c) Not applicable.
(d) All offenders in custody in Western Australia are assessed to consider their access to appropriate services, including those which may challenge offenders' way of thinking or legitimisation of violence against others.

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