O F FICE OF T HE I NSPECTOR OF C USTODIAL S ERVICES REPORT 94 REPORT NOVEMBER 2014 Inspection of prisons, court custody centres, prescribed lock-ups, REPORT OF AN ANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF juvenile detention centres and review of custodial services in Western Australia. WANDOO REINTEGRATION FACILITY 94 REPORT OF AN ANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF WANDOO REINTEGRATION FACILITY REINTEGRATION WANDOO ANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF AN OF REPORT Independent oversight that contributes to a more accountable public sector. www.oics.wa.gov.au Level 5, Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia 6000 Telephone: +61 8 6551 4200 Facsimile: +61 8 6551 4216 Report of an Announced Inspection of Wandoo Reintegration Facility Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services Level 5, Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000 www.oics.wa.gov.au November 2014 ISSN 1445-3134 This report is available on the Office’s website and will be made available, upon request, in alternate formats. This document uses environmentally friendly paper, comprising 50% recycled & 50% totally chlorine free plantation pulp. Contents THE INSPECTOR'S OVERVIEW WANDOO ......................................................................................................................................................iv FACT PAGE ................................................................................................................................................ix CHAPTER 1 HOW WANDOO CAME TO BE ..................................................................................................................1 The Promise .....................................................................................................................................................1 The Mission ......................................................................................................................................................2 The Conversion ................................................................................................................................................3 The Fill .............................................................................................................................................................5 The Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................5 The Residents ...................................................................................................................................................6 CHAPTER 2 HOW WANDOO WORKS WITH NEW RESIDENTS ............................................................................10 Getting a Start (Reception and Orientation) ..................................................................................................10 Breaking it Down (Assessment) ......................................................................................................................12 On The Case (Case Management) .................................................................................................................. 14 Gearing Up (For Education, Work and Training) ..........................................................................................15 CHAPTER 3 WHAT LIFE HOLDS AT WANDOO .......................................................................................................... 17 Bunking Down (Accommodation) ................................................................................................................. 17 Moving Forward (Hierarchy of Accommodation) .......................................................................................... 18 Using the Instrument Panel (CMS Kiosk) ......................................................................................................20 Fuelling the Engine (Food).............................................................................................................................20 Staying in Touch (Visits and Communication) ...............................................................................................21 Getting in Tune (Health) ................................................................................................................................23 Developing Resilience (Mental Health) ..........................................................................................................25 Chilling Out (Fitness and Recreation) ...........................................................................................................26 Having a Spend (Canteen) ..............................................................................................................................28 Looking Above and Beyond (Chaplaincy) ......................................................................................................29 Feeling Safe at Heart (Cultural Security) ........................................................................................................29 CHAPTER 4 SKILLING (EDUCATION AND TRAINING) .......................................................................................... 31 The Pathways Approach ................................................................................................................................. 31 General Education ..........................................................................................................................................33 Rap n’ Radio ..................................................................................................................................................34 Working (Employment) ..................................................................................................................................34 Giving Something Back (Reparation) ............................................................................................................36 Prisoner Employment Program.......................................................................................................................36 REPORT OF AN ANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF WANDOO REINTEGRATION FACILITY i CHAPTER 5 TURNING A CORNER (PROGRAMS) ..................................................................................................38 Offending Behaviour Programs ......................................................................................................................38 Voluntary Programs ........................................................................................................................................39 A Proposed Therapeutic Community .............................................................................................................40 Gambling ........................................................................................................................................................40 Socio-Culturally Appropriate Programs .........................................................................................................40 Sycamore Tree Restorative Justice Program ................................................................................................... 41 Parenting Programs and Support ....................................................................................................................42 CHAPTER 6 KEEPING IT ON THE LEVEL (MANAGING BEHAVIOUR) .................................................................43 Responding to Behavioural Incidents .............................................................................................................43 Making Things Right (Restorative Justice) ....................................................................................................43 Anti-Bullying Strategy ...................................................................................................................................44 Prison Offences ...............................................................................................................................................44 Behavioural Management Plans ......................................................................................................................45 CHAPTER 7 HOW RESIDENTS MAKE READY FOR RELEASE ...............................................................................46 Making an Early Start .....................................................................................................................................46 Counting Down .............................................................................................................................................46 Stepping Out ..................................................................................................................................................49 Applying for Early Release (Parole) ................................................................................................................49 Re-Entry Outcomes .......................................................................................................................................50 CHAPTER 8 MAKING IT WORK ....................................................................................................................................52 Contractual Arrangements..............................................................................................................................52 Contract Management 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