Mr. Papalia asks about recidivism rates of male, non-Indigenous juvenile offenders in WA, specifically requesting data on re-offending leading to new custodial sentences after initial release, measured at 1, 2, and 5-year intervals. The answer refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 2463Legislative Assembly
Asked
26 June 2014
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) What percentage of male juvenile non-indigenous offenders who entered the detention system after 8 September 2008, then re-offended resulting in a new custodial sentence having completed their first custodial sentence (including each exit and/or return but excluding imprisonment for fine default only and returns for fine default or breach early release order)?
(2) What percentage of male juvenile non-indigenous offenders who entered the detention system after 8 September 2008, then re-offended within one year of release resulting in a new custodial sentence having completed their first custodial sentence?
(3) What percentage of male juvenile non-indigenous offenders who entered the detention system after 8 September 2008, then re-offended within two years of release resulting in a new custodial sentence having completed their first custodial sentence?
(4) What percentage of male juvenile non-indigenous offenders who entered the detention system after 8 September 2008, then re-offended within five years of release resulting in a new custodial sentence having completed their first custodial sentence?

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Answered
12 August 2014
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
47 days
(1) - (4) Please refer to answer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice No 2441.

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