Juvenile Detention

In reply to Mr DULUK (Davenport) (3 August 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse): I am advised:

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides mental health services for young people detained in juvenile justice facilities.

In 2016-17, a total of $942,000 from recurrent budget has been allocated to working with young people with mental health issues in the forensic system.

Of this total, $647,000 has been allocated directly to work undertaken by CAMHS clinicians in Secure Care, with a further $295,000 committed to working with the courts and young people who have offended or are at risk of committing sexually related offences.

In addition, $664,000 short term funding has been committed through the Closing the Gap program for Journey Home, a CAMHS program specifically designed for young Aboriginal people in the correctional system.