Government’s broader model, centre philosophy and The current rostering system does not allow for effective strategic objectives is limited through-care support model due to AYDC’s location handovers to ensure to The change management plan ensure the continued safety A joined up service should also address overlaps of residents and staff approach across DHHS staff and gaps in services through The layout of ADYC makes located in Hobart is limited lack of coordination between emergency procedures due to the requirement to different agencies and service and responses, staffing travel long distances to visit providers, through reviewing and risk mitigation AYDC current agreements across difficult government Risks Risk of (re-)traumatising young people through ineffective or ill-informed approaches Increased recidivism as the custodial model fails to meet young people’s needs Reduced safety of ADYC residents, staff and the community due to ineffective interventions during detention Loss of connectedness to community, education, health interventions and employment Further considerations for DHHS Consider investment in supported bail programs including alternative non-secure accommodation options for low-risk young people to ensure detention is actually used as a last resort Scope electronic monitoring in conjunction with home detention (and day release opportunities) for low- risk young people to build pro-social pathways Sell underutilised parts of AYDC’s surrounding property and use the funds to invest in early intervention and community youth justice programs
The current rostering system does not allow for effective handovers to ensure to ensure the continued safety of residents and staff The layout of ADYC makes emergency procedures and responses, staffing and risk mitigation difficult Government’s broader strategic objectives is limited due to AYDC’s location A joined up service approach across DHHS staff located in Hobart is limited due to the requirement to travel long distances to visit AYDC model, centre philosophy and through-care support model The change management plan should also address overlaps and gaps in services through lack of coordination between different agencies and service providers, through reviewing current agreements across government Risks Risk of (re-)traumatising young people through ineffective or ill-informed approaches Increased recidivism as the custodial model fails to meet young people’s needs Reduced safety of ADYC residents, staff and the community due to ineffective interventions during detention Loss of connectedness to community, education, health interventions and employment Further considerations for DHHS Consider investment in supported bail programs including alternative non-secure accommodation options for low-risk young people to ensure detention is actually used as a last resort Scope electronic monitoring in conjunction with home detention (and day release opportunities) for low- risk young people to build pro-social pathways Sell underutilised parts of AYDC’s surrounding property and use the funds to invest in early intervention and community youth justice programs
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