Asks about the number of young people in Banksia Hill Detention Centre awaiting drug and alcohol program placement due to lack of available spaces. The question highlights a potential gap in service provision for youth offenders.

AnsweredQoN 1331Legislative Council
Asked
12 June 2018
Portfolio
Corrective Services

QuestionView source ↗

How
many young people have received a court referral to a drug and alcohol program,
but are currently accommodated in Banksia Hill Detention Centre because there
is no space available in a drug and alcohol program?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
28 June 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
5 days
The Department of Justice advises:

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