Youth Detention

115 The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD ().7 September 2022).

1. How many youths in detention at the Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre are engaging involuntary treatment for drug dependency?

2. How many youths in detention at the Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre are not engaging in voluntary treatment for drug dependency where this treatment has been recommended?

3. How many youths in detention at the Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre are subject to mandatory treatment for drug dependency as per a Youth Treatment Order imposed by the Youth Court?

4. Have any applications been made to the Youth Court seeking Youth Treatment Orders?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): I have been advised:

As of 8 September 2022:

1. According to the Department of Human Services, there are five young people in detention at the Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre (of a total 29 children and young people) engaging in voluntary treatment for alcohol and other drug dependency.

2. According to the Department of Human Services, eight young people have been offered voluntary treatment for alcohol and other drug dependency and have declined.

3. Zero.

4. No.