Recommendation 1
Expand the Model of Care to include Unit 18.
Recommendation 2
Reimagine and establish a youth care role – separate from youth custodial officers – to support and guide young people in every aspect of their day in custody.
Recommendation 3
Develop and implement a mixed-shift system to maximise consistency and continuity of care for young people.
Recommendation 4
Reconsider the location for the construction of the Crisis Care Unit.
Recommendation 5
Expand the resourcing of the education centre to include Education Assistants and Aboriginal Education Officers.
Recommendation 6
Implement a structured vocational training program that offers accredited training and work skills to prepare young people for employment on release.
Recommendation 7
Explore opportunities within the Digital Capability Fund to pilot tablet technology in cell for young people in custody.
Recommendation 8
Investigate attraction and retention options for Youth Psychological Services making it an employer of choice.
Recommendation 9
Adequately resource Case Planning to enable the team to provide comprehensive case management.
DOJ Response – Review of youth custody: Follow-up to 2023 Inspection (Part Two)
The Department’s response was due on 11 November 2024 but was not received until 10 December 2024, after the report was lodged with Parliament.