44795 (2024). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Written Question
Published date: 09 Aug 2024
44795 (2024). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: What criminogenic factors are included in the comprehensive assessment prior to selection of participants to the pilot military-style academy?
Hon Karen Chhour: Criminogenic factors were included in the comprehensive assessment of each young person prior to the commencement of the Military-Style Academy Pilot. Factors included: - Pro-criminal or antisocial cognitions. - Antisocial personality. - Pro-criminal associates or antisocial peer groups. - History of antisocial behaviour. - Circumstances pertaining to family. - Schoolwork – disengagement with education substance use. - Leisure/recreation domains.