Question - Alexander Maconochie Centre

1. What assessments are conducted for all detainees upon admission to the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), including (a) literacy and numeracy, (b) education level and vocational skills, (c) employment history and (d) health, alcohol and other drug use, and behavioural risks.
2. Based on the most recent assessments, what proportion of detainees at the AMC are assessed as having (a) low literacy and numeracy and (b) no formal qualifications beyond Year 10.
3. What education, training and behavioural programs are available at the AMC, including programs aimed at (a) literacy and numeracy improvement, (b) vocational or trade skills, (c) alcohol and other drugs and (d) violence and family violence prevention.
4. For each program identified in part (3), what were the enrolment and completion numbers in each of the past five years.
5. What evaluation has been undertaken of the effectiveness of AMC education, training and behavioural programs in reducing reoffending.
6. What reintegration supports are available to detainees on release from the AMC, including (a) housing assistance, (b) employment support and job placement services, (c) continuing education or training and (d) ongoing rehabilitation or counselling programs.
7. For each reintegration support identified in part (6), what has been the number of detainees who accessed the program in each of the past five years, and what measures are in place to track completion and outcomes.

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