❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on the implementation and effectiveness of Responsible Parenting Agreements, including referral sources and impact on juvenile behavior. The answer provides some data but lacks specific details on outcomes for juveniles.
AnsweredQoN 1267Legislative Council
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(1) For the period 1 March 2014 to 31 May 2014, how many Responsible Parenting Agreements have the Department for Child Protection and Family Support implemented? (2) How many of those Responsible Parenting Agreements listed in (1) originated from a referral from another State government department, and how many were referred by each department? (3) How many juveniles, whose parents agreed to a Responsible Parenting Agreement have: (a) improved their attendance at school; and (b) re-offended since the agreement was made?
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Answered
19 August 2014
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
63 days
(1) For the period 1 March 2014 to 31 May 2014, 290 Responsible Parenting Agreements were entered into.
(2) Of these 290 agreements, 159 originated from another State Government Department:
a. Department for Child Protection and Family Support - 116
b. Department of Education - 66
c. Department of Corrective Services - 55
d. Western Australia Police - 22
e. Department of Health - 13
f. Department for Communities - 1
g. Other Western Australia State Government Department - 2
h. Community sector agencies - 8
i. Member of the public - 4
j. Parent or Guardian - 3
(3) These details are included in individual case notes recorded in the Department for Child Protection and Family Support's client information system, but the Department does not systematically record this information.
However, Responsible Parenting Agreements are used with all families worked with by the Parent Support service to outline problem behaviours, goals, activities and timelines to achieve change. The agreed activities or tasks undertaken by parents vary according to the specific goals and needs of each family.
(2) Of these 290 agreements, 159 originated from another State Government Department:
a. Department for Child Protection and Family Support - 116
b. Department of Education - 66
c. Department of Corrective Services - 55
d. Western Australia Police - 22
e. Department of Health - 13
f. Department for Communities - 1
g. Other Western Australia State Government Department - 2
h. Community sector agencies - 8
i. Member of the public - 4
j. Parent or Guardian - 3
(3) These details are included in individual case notes recorded in the Department for Child Protection and Family Support's client information system, but the Department does not systematically record this information.
However, Responsible Parenting Agreements are used with all families worked with by the Parent Support service to outline problem behaviours, goals, activities and timelines to achieve change. The agreed activities or tasks undertaken by parents vary according to the specific goals and needs of each family.
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