Page 2188 - Week 06 - Thursday, 8 June 2017
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Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The new software will be introduced in a staged approach. ACTCS has begun the first phase of implementation and will continue to roll out subsequent phases until the system becomes fully operational in 2018.
Although this upgrade in software is anticipated to increase ACTCS’ ability to collect information, the disability status of detainees is a health record and should be provided by Justice Health.
Alexander Maconochie Centre—elderly detainees
(Question No 275)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 12 May 2017:
Further to the answer to question taken on notice #19 during the Justice and Community Safety Annual Reports Hearings 2015-16 on 7 March 2017 (a) what planning is underway for the housing and care of elderly detainees and (b) has the ACT Government investigated what services and housing other jurisdictions have available to elderly detainees.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(a) Elderly AMC detainees are case managed according to their specific accommodation and care needs which includes mental health, physical health, age and gender-related complexities.
(b) ACTCS communicates with other jurisdictions about corrections standards and considers opportunities to develop and enhance services delivered to all cohorts of detainees at the AMC.
Alexander Maconochie Centre—domestic violence programs
(Question No 276)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 12 May 2017:
Further to the answer to question taken on notice #22 during the Justice and Community Safety Annual Reports Hearings 2015-16 on 7 March 2017, in relation to the Domestic Abuse Program, in particular the section that says offenders must “consent to their current female partner, whether victim of the offense or not, to be contacted for the purpose of completing a referral to the Domestic Violence Crisis Service” (a) does this ever mean that men cannot attend the Domestic Abuse Program because the referral is not desired by the female partner and (b) how does this apply to same-sex couples.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
a) Partners are able to choose whether they will accept support from the Domestic Violence Crisis Service during the course of the Domestic Abuse Program. A partner’s decision does not affect an offender’s eligibility to participate in the program.
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