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(2) How many individuals who were referred to the DASL were accepted into the program during (a) 2019-20, (b) 2020-21 and (c) 2021 to date.

(3) What are the reasons for those who were referred to but not accepted into the DASL.

(4) How many of those who completed the DASL program did not have a conviction recorded.

(5) How many people can currently be on the DASL program.

(6) Does the DASL program have any beds in residential rehabilitation facilities set aside for use by DASL participants.

(7) Does the DASL program have any beds in properties such as homeless shelters and Justice Housing that are set aside for use by DASL participants.

(8) How many full-time equivalent (FTE) case managers does the DASL program have.

(9) Are case managers expected to provide counselling to DASL participants.

(10)  What is the maximum case load per case manager.

Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(3) To date, the reasons why individuals have not been accepted into the DASL comprise circumstances where:

• the relevant sentence is outside the required 1-4 year range;

• the person withdrew their consent to participate in the DASL;

• an election was made for the relevant charge to be dealt with in the Magistrates Court summarily, and the charge was therefore unable to be committed to the ACT Supreme Court;

• the person’s substance use did not directly contribute to their offending behaviour;

• the person was unwilling to engage with the assessment team;

• the person had significant and pervasive mental health issues that would impact on their ability to participate in the DASL;

• there was no suitable accommodation and/or residential placement available;

• the person was subject to another sentencing order that was already in effect; and

• the person was incarcerated on other matters during assessment stage.

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