❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on the implementation and effectiveness of Responsible Parenting Agreements, including referral sources and outcomes related to school attendance and re-offending. The answer provides data on the number of agreements and referral sources, but states it's too early to assess outcomes.
AnsweredQoN 1651Legislative Council
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(1) For the period 1 June 2014 to 31 August 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
22 October 2014
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
36 days
(1) For the period 1 June 2014 to 31 August 2014, 241 Responsible Parenting Agreements were entered into.
(2) Of these 241 agreements, 141 originated from another State Government Department:
(a) Department of Education ‑ 52
(b) Department of Corrective Services ‑ 46
(c) Western Australia Police - 31
(d) Department of Health ‑ 10
(e) Disability Services Commission - 1
(f) Department of Local Government and Communities - 1.
(3) Given the program's six month duration, it is too early to comment on the outcomes of these agreements. In addition, these details are included in individual case notes however, the Department does not systemically record this information.
(2) Of these 241 agreements, 141 originated from another State Government Department:
(a) Department of Education ‑ 52
(b) Department of Corrective Services ‑ 46
(c) Western Australia Police - 31
(d) Department of Health ‑ 10
(e) Disability Services Commission - 1
(f) Department of Local Government and Communities - 1.
(3) Given the program's six month duration, it is too early to comment on the outcomes of these agreements. In addition, these details are included in individual case notes however, the Department does not systemically record this information.
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