Question on Notice regarding the availability, accessibility, and assessment processes for family violence programs within Western Australian prisons as of March 17, 2026.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1380Legislative Council
Asked
17 March 2026
Portfolio: Corrective Services

Question

I refer to family violence programs including any rehabilitation, treatment or reintegration programs available for offenders within Western Australian prisons, and I ask:(a) how many offenders in custody are currently assessed as suitable for family violence programs as of 17 March 2026;(b) how many offenders in custody:(i) are currently participating in a program;(ii) are on a waitlist; and(iii) did not access a program prior to release in the past 12 months;(c) what is the current number of places available in family violence programs across custodial settings as of 17 March 2026;(d) what is the current average wait time for entry into family violence programs across custodial settings as of 17 March 2026; and(e) at what stage of an offender’s sentence are they assessed and referred to these programs?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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