Domestic Violence

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (27 July 2015). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I have been advised:

In 2014-2015, the Department for Correctional Services delivered 4,874 hours of offence focused programs. This was above the target of 4,425 hours.

In addition, there was a total of 90 program commencements, which was above the target of 65. The program breakdown for 2014-15 was as follows:

2,148 program hours delivered for the Making Changes Programs with 48 program commencements;

142 program hours delivered for the Domestic Violence Treatment Programs, with eight program commencements; and

2,584 program hours for other criminogenic programs with 34 program commencements.

In 2015-16, the Department for Correctional Services is aiming to deliver 5,200 hours of offence focused program hours, with a total of 87 program commencements. The projection breakdown for 2015-16 is:

2,135 program hours for the Making Changes Programs;

300 program hours for Domestic Violence treatment programs; and

2,765 program hours for other criminogenic programs.

In 2015-16, the Making Changes Program and the business rules associated with this program are being reviewed. Hence, the projected program delivery hours may change.