Question
Number
317
Subject
Children and young people
(Intensive Therapy Orders)
(Intensive Therapy Orders)
Asked by
Barry, Chiaka
Directed to
Minister for Children, Youth and Families
Question asked on
10 April 2025
Answer due on
11 May 2025
Question asked
- How many Intensive Therapy Orders (ITO) have been issued by ACT Courts.
- How are intensive correction orders managed when a young person is subject to detention by police at Bimberi.
- How are the provisions of s 589(2)(a) of the Children and Young People Act 2008 complied with when an ITO has been issued.
- Noting the concerns raised by the Therapeutic Support Panel report for 2024 in relation to the detention of children and the current lack of an appropriate Therapeutic Protection Place, how will the requirements of s 589(2)(a) be complied with until an appropriate Therapeutic Protection Place is established.
- Is it anticipated that the Therapeutic Support Panel will seek ITOs as part of its management of children and young people.
Answer
Answer Published
12 May 2025
Answered by
Minister for Children, Youth and Families
Answer
Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 317.
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