Hon Dr Steve Thomas asks about convictions of youth detainees at Unit 18, Casuarina Prison, and assaults/threats against custodial staff. The Minister was unable to provide an answer within the timeframe.

AnsweredQoN 1048Legislative Council
Asked
11 September 2024
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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UNIT 18, CASUARINA PRISON —
YOUTH CONVICTIONS AND STAFF ASSAULTS
1048. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to the detainees of youth
detention unit 18 within Casuarina Prison.
(1) What is total number of
convictions of the youths currently detained in Unit 18 for —
(a) assault;
(b) sexual assault;
(c) robbery;
(d) stealing of a motor vehicle;
(e) dwelling burglary; and
(f) stealing?
(2) On how many occasions have unit 18 custodial staff
been assaulted by detainees in 2023 and 2024 to date?
(3) On how many
occasions have unit 18 custodial staff been threatened with assault by
detainees in 2023 and 2024 to date?
(4) How many
custodial staff have required medical attention, been hospitalised or required
to take time off from work duties following assaults or threats of assaults in
2023 and 2024 to date?
(5) How many charges have been laid
against detainees in relation to questions (2), (3) and (4)?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
The Department of Justice advises
that it is not possible to provide a response within the required timeframes.
It is requested that the honourable member place the question on notice.

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