Recommendation 1
The Department should develop a strategic plan that identifies priorities for all prisons, their role within the system and how prisons achieve that vision.
Recommendation 2
The Department should review the adequacy of Bunbury’s management and leadership positions.
Recommendation 3
The Department should audit Bunbury’s infrastructure and capacity to meet the needs of its population.
Recommendation 4
The Department should develop a statewide recruitment and retention strategy for health and mental health services.
Recommendation 5
The Department should develop a statewide policy that establishes basic principles for management of specific cohort of prisoners for example older, long term and foreign national prisoners.
Recommendation 6
Increase reintegration opportunities in both pre-release environments.
Recommendation 7
The Department should streamline the process for eligible prisoners to undertake reintegration activities.
DOJ Response – Inspection of Bunbury Regional Prison