Mr. Kirkup questions the reporting procedures for self-harm incidents at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, citing a high number of incidents. The Department of Justice assures that all incidents, including self-harm, are fully reported and reviewed.

AnsweredQoN 2161Legislative 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, noting that there were 196 incidents of self-harm and suicide in 2016, and ask why is self harm disclosed in incident reports but not subject to separate full reporting?

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Answered
23 November 2017
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice (the Department) advises that all incidents that occur at Banksia Hill Detention Centre (Banksia), including self-harm and attempted suicide, are subject to full reporting in accordance with the Department’s policies and procedures. All incidents are subject to review by Banksia Senior Management.

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