❓ Question regarding the Department of Corrective Services' actions in response to recommendations from a 2012 report on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The answer outlines support for research and programs addressing FASD and Justice Reinvestment principles.
AnsweredQoN 3735Legislative Council
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I refer to the report of September 2012 prepared by the Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Education and Health Standing Committee titled, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: the invisible disability , and I ask: (a) what action has the department taken to date in response to the recommendations contained within the report; (b) have all relevant recommendations been implemented; (c) if no to (b), which recommendations have not been addressed and why; (d) has any funding been set aside since the 2013 Budget process to address any of the recommendations contained within the report; (e) if yes to (d), what is the value of funding; and (f) if no to (d), why not?
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Answered
3 December 2015
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
42 days
The Department of Corrective Services (the Department) advises:
(a)-(f) Not applicable
The Department is not identified as being specifically responsible for any of the recommendations contained within the report. Recommendation 11 and 19 may be applicable to the Department.
Recommendation 11 requests that Justice and Corrective Services undertake steps to identify people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS/FASD) and to develop programs to assist people with FAS/FASD during pre-sentence period, incarceration and following discharge to help them function in society.
The Department has provided support for the Telethon Kid's Institute to conduct a FASD research project at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The Research Project commenced in May 2015 to develop and test a FASD screening tool, inform case management practices for young people diagnosed with FASD and develop FASD training with the Corrective Services Academy for all Departmental staff.
The Youth Justice Board has also recently announced funding for the FASTRACK Clinic. The Clinic will provide FASD training and research for professionals, and will undertake multi-disciplinary assessments of children and young people under the age of 18. For children and young people diagnosed with FASD, individualised case plans will be developed.
Recommendation 19 recommends that Government fund a pilot for an evidenced based, collaborative 'Justice Reinvestment' strategy in a regional 'high stakes' community.
As part of the reform program, the Department is trialling the use of the principles of Justice Reinvestment through the Youth Justice Innovation Fund. Funding has been granted for training and diversion programs in the Kimberley region.
The Station Jobs program based in Roebourne, Karratha and the surrounding areas provides on the job cattle station training for young Aboriginal men aged 15 to 18 years. The Yirriman Youth Diversion program based in the Fitzroy Valley provides work readiness and mentoring programs for young Aboriginal people with no work experience.
(a)-(f) Not applicable
The Department is not identified as being specifically responsible for any of the recommendations contained within the report. Recommendation 11 and 19 may be applicable to the Department.
Recommendation 11 requests that Justice and Corrective Services undertake steps to identify people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS/FASD) and to develop programs to assist people with FAS/FASD during pre-sentence period, incarceration and following discharge to help them function in society.
The Department has provided support for the Telethon Kid's Institute to conduct a FASD research project at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The Research Project commenced in May 2015 to develop and test a FASD screening tool, inform case management practices for young people diagnosed with FASD and develop FASD training with the Corrective Services Academy for all Departmental staff.
The Youth Justice Board has also recently announced funding for the FASTRACK Clinic. The Clinic will provide FASD training and research for professionals, and will undertake multi-disciplinary assessments of children and young people under the age of 18. For children and young people diagnosed with FASD, individualised case plans will be developed.
Recommendation 19 recommends that Government fund a pilot for an evidenced based, collaborative 'Justice Reinvestment' strategy in a regional 'high stakes' community.
As part of the reform program, the Department is trialling the use of the principles of Justice Reinvestment through the Youth Justice Innovation Fund. Funding has been granted for training and diversion programs in the Kimberley region.
The Station Jobs program based in Roebourne, Karratha and the surrounding areas provides on the job cattle station training for young Aboriginal men aged 15 to 18 years. The Yirriman Youth Diversion program based in the Fitzroy Valley provides work readiness and mentoring programs for young Aboriginal people with no work experience.
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