social contacts (limited with parents and siblings data) Economic Proportion of clients Between 0% and 28% participation participation who commenced paid across activities and current/former work, volunteer work, clients education or training Health Proportion of current 87% felt their health had improved or clients whose remained the same, compared to one health year ago improved (limited data) Additional outcomes data available to the previous evaluation in 2010 related to: former housing situation 89 per cent were living in stable clients’ – accommodation, 81 per cent had a well-maintained physical environment, and 72 per cent paid their rent on time personal wellbeing statistically significant increases were recorded in all – areas of personal wellbeing for current clients since entry to the ISP. Other data presented in the outcomes section of this report is not included in the table above because it is descriptive. It relates to current health and criminal clients’ justice service use, and their self-assessed wellbeing. To assess the long-term effectiveness of the ISP, it would be important to obtain outcome data about former clients at intervals after their exit from the ISP. This data would show whether outcomes are maintained or even improved, and what the associated recurrent cost savings are, thus indicating ongoing benefits from ISP investment. Summary of economic analysis Over the three years 2011 to 2014, average Program cost per client per year was $274,000. This was a 15 per cent increase compared to the previous evaluation, probably due to more clients with high support needs in the ISP. Overhead costs decreased during the same three-year period. This evaluation found that Program expenditure has resulted in positive outcomes for many clients, including: reduced risk behaviour and use of health and criminal justice services; increased living skills and social contacts; slightly increased economic participation; and improved self-assessed health. Positive outcomes were consistent with the previous evaluation. Corrective Services financial data showed substantial cost savings once clients entered the ISP, due to fewer days spent in custody. Total costs for
social contacts (limited data) with parents and siblings Economic participation Proportion of clients who commenced paid work, volunteer work, education or training Between 0% and 28% participation across activities and current/former clients Health Proportion of current clients whose health improved (limited data) 87% felt their health had improved or remained the same, compared to one year ago Additional outcomes data available to the previous evaluation in 2010 related to: former clients’ housing situation – 89 per cent were living in stable accommodation, 81 per cent had a well-maintained physical environment, and 72 per cent paid their rent on time personal wellbeing – statistically significant increases were recorded in all areas of personal wellbeing for current clients since entry to the ISP. Other data presented in the outcomes section of this report is not included in the table above because it is descriptive. It relates to current clients’ health and criminal justice service use, and their self-assessed wellbeing. To assess the long-term effectiveness of the ISP, it would be important to obtain outcome data about former clients at intervals after their exit from the ISP. This data would show whether outcomes are maintained or even improved, and what the associated recurrent cost savings are, thus indicating ongoing benefits from ISP investment. Summary of economic analysis Over the three years 2011 to 2014, average Program cost per client per year was $274,000. This was a 15 per cent increase compared to the previous evaluation, probably due to more clients with high support needs in the ISP. Overhead costs decreased during the same three-year period. This evaluation found that Program expenditure has resulted in positive outcomes for many clients, including: reduced risk behaviour and use of health and criminal justice services; increased living skills and social contacts; slightly increased economic participation; and improved self-assessed health. Positive outcomes were consistent with the previous evaluation. Corrective Services financial data showed substantial cost savings once clients entered the ISP, due to fewer days spent in custody. Total costs for
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