❓ Hon Neil Thomson questions the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS) and the North Regional TAFE Young and Deadly Program, seeking details on evaluations, recidivism rates, and family support. The Minister indicates an external evaluation is underway.
AnsweredQoN 1306Legislative Council
Asked
15 March 2023
Member
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations
QuestionView source ↗
(1) How effective has the
Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy been? (2) Have the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS) programs
been reviewed, monitored and evaluated? (3) What was the
methodology of the evaluations? (4) What was the findings
of the evaluations of the KJJS and each individual project of the KJJS? (5) How cost effective has the funds of KJJS been in reducing youth crime? (6) Will the Minister please provide details on the
recidivism rates of young people enrolled in the North Regional Tafe
Young and Deadly Program.? (7) What are the family
support and or parenting interventions offered to the caregivers of the
participants in the North Regional Tafe Young and Deadly Program? (8) Will a review be
conducted into the effectiveness, of the North Regional Tafe Young and
Deadly Program and implement recommendations to increase effectiveness - with particular focus on developing a complimentary program for caregivers of those enrolled?
Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy been? (2) Have the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS) programs
been reviewed, monitored and evaluated? (3) What was the
methodology of the evaluations? (4) What was the findings
of the evaluations of the KJJS and each individual project of the KJJS? (5) How cost effective has the funds of KJJS been in reducing youth crime? (6) Will the Minister please provide details on the
recidivism rates of young people enrolled in the North Regional Tafe
Young and Deadly Program.? (7) What are the family
support and or parenting interventions offered to the caregivers of the
participants in the North Regional Tafe Young and Deadly Program? (8) Will a review be
conducted into the effectiveness, of the North Regional Tafe Young and
Deadly Program and implement recommendations to increase effectiveness - with particular focus on developing a complimentary program for caregivers of those enrolled?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations
Response time
8 days
1-5)
An external evaluation is due for completion in September 2023. Routine service data has been collected since program commencement and will be used to inform the external evaluation.
6) It is expected this information will be captured in the evaluation.
7) Participants of the Young and Deadly Program are referred via Youth Justice Services (YJS). YJS works in collaboration with local agencies including the Department of Communities. Should parents request specific support, they will be referred as required.
8) Findings of the evaluation referred to above will be considered for all KJJS programs, including the Young and Deadly program.
An external evaluation is due for completion in September 2023. Routine service data has been collected since program commencement and will be used to inform the external evaluation.
6) It is expected this information will be captured in the evaluation.
7) Participants of the Young and Deadly Program are referred via Youth Justice Services (YJS). YJS works in collaboration with local agencies including the Department of Communities. Should parents request specific support, they will be referred as required.
8) Findings of the evaluation referred to above will be considered for all KJJS programs, including the Young and Deadly program.
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