❓ Ms. Freeman questions the Minister for Police about the discontinued funding for a successful PCYC program in Mirrabooka, highlighting its positive impact on crime reduction. The Minister acknowledges the funding, promises to consult with the PCYC, and emphasizes the government's commitment to youth liaison officers.
AnsweredQoN 849Legislative Assembly
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POLICE AND
COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTRE COMMUNITY CARE UNIT
849. Ms J.M. FREEMAN to the
Minister for Police:
I have a supplementary question. The government funded the
police and community youth centres program through crime prevention funding.
The government funded it for only 12 months, but it was a great success. Why
will the government not continue that funding? The government's funding
established the program, which saw a reduction, and it is the government's
funding that could continue the great work.
COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTRE COMMUNITY CARE UNIT
849. Ms J.M. FREEMAN to the
Minister for Police:
I have a supplementary question. The government funded the
police and community youth centres program through crime prevention funding.
The government funded it for only 12 months, but it was a great success. Why
will the government not continue that funding? The government's funding
established the program, which saw a reduction, and it is the government's
funding that could continue the great work.
AnswerView source ↗
We funded the PCYC more than $10 million. I will talk —
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Order, member for Mirrabooka!
Mrs L.M. HARVEY : I
would like to answer the question. It would work better if the member for
Mirrabooka listens to the answer before she starts to criticise it.
I will communicate with the PCYC federation to find out its
plans for the program in the future. I do not control the programs that the
PCYC runs in the community. While we may provide funding through various
different sources, I do not control what the PCYC does with that money. I will
speak to the PCYC about the program. My commitment is to the Browne review
recommendation that we recruit 30 additional youth liaison officers to work
with youth at risk. I will find out what the program delivery will be in
Mirrabooka from Western Australia Police to ensure that that service delivery
continues.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Order, member for Mirrabooka!
Mrs L.M. HARVEY : I
would like to answer the question. It would work better if the member for
Mirrabooka listens to the answer before she starts to criticise it.
I will communicate with the PCYC federation to find out its
plans for the program in the future. I do not control the programs that the
PCYC runs in the community. While we may provide funding through various
different sources, I do not control what the PCYC does with that money. I will
speak to the PCYC about the program. My commitment is to the Browne review
recommendation that we recruit 30 additional youth liaison officers to work
with youth at risk. I will find out what the program delivery will be in
Mirrabooka from Western Australia Police to ensure that that service delivery
continues.
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