Department of Justice

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Breaking the cycle of violence Men at Karnet Prison Farm attended a White Ribbon Australia workshop where participants talked about promoting respect, ending gender violence and creating safer communities. The conversations were difficult, but essential. So the workshop created an open space to reflect, share, and work towards a future where respect and equality are at the forefront of the men’s actions. The workshop was part of Karnet’s 16 Days in WA campaign. #16DaysinWA

New Recruits Meet Xavier and Avicii, Corrective Services’ newest Drug Detection Dogs. The dogs and their Drug Detection Unit handlers Taylor and Ariana are ready for duty after graduating to make prisons safer for staff and the people in care.

Empowered by Culture A collaborative program at Boronia Pre-Release Centre is empowering Aboriginal women to break cycles of crime, addiction, and domestic violence and begin a new chapter in their lives.   The National Empowerment Project (NEP) is meaningfully connecting the women with their culture, as Elders teach them new skills and values to take back to their community and families.

Signing Support 🥰️ On International Day of People with Disability we’re celebrating not just one of our amazing colleagues, but an entire office! Ten members of the Justice payroll team have taken the time to learn Auslan, much to the delight of deaf colleague Kim who says it’s fostered extra depth to their communications, as well as added humour! We’re proud of what can be achieved when we work together and support one another. A big shoutout to Joanne from Deaf Connect who taught our team through their Introduction To Auslan Course. This year’s IDPwD theme is 'Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future' and it’s great to see these Justice teammates leading the way! International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) #IDPwD2024 #IDPwD #internationaldayofpeoplewithdisability #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities #auslan #signlanguage #disabilityinclusion #disabilityawareness #abilitynotdisability

Baristas behind bars A new coffee machine is enabling trainee baristas at Roebourne Regional Prison to serve up cups of professional brew on special occasions like Family Day or Staff Breakfasts. The training also helps give prisoners the confidence to extend their education and pick up new skills, in preparation for jobs and reintegrating into the community when they’re released. “Barista training is an exciting opportunity that opens up new possibilities and empowers them to make more informed choices in their lives,” said Education Campus Manager Jessica. “They may not all become baristas. But the skills they gain - like cleaning, kitchen operations, customer service and teamwork - are highly valuable and in demand for jobs supporting the local mining industry.”

Football Win Students from Kelmscott Senior High School have visited Banksia Hill Detention Centre for a friendly game of footy with home team the Banksiaroos.   The match was organised through the Stephen Michael Foundation, which regularly holds football clinics with the young people at Banksia Hill. It’s not just to develop their fitness and ball skills, but to foster principles of sportsmanship, communication, teamwork, and leadership that will help them off the field – and back in the community.   The Banksiaroos came out on top, but the day proved a winner for everyone, with a callout for other schools to be a part of a positive experience both for visiting students and the young people in care.

NEW NAME The ‘Annexe’ building in the David Malcolm Justice Centre precinct has been renamed ‘Kuraree Kaatdijin Mia’, which represents ‘The Sacred Place of Gathering and Knowledge’. The new name is part of the ongoing commitment by the Department of Justice to acknowledge traditional meeting areas using local Aboriginal language. At a special Smoking Ceremony to commemorate the new name, Elder Nigel Wilkes told a story about the significance of the land at 585 Hay Street, Perth, on which the ‘Annexe’ was built. The area, called Kuraree, was a meeting place (Mia) for Whadjuk Noongar families where song and dance would welcome them together to share knowledge (Kaatdijin) while celebrating the land. You can play the video to hear his story… Mirvac

PLAYING THEIR PART Staff and people in care across the Department of Justice have marked the #16DaysinWA - Stop Violence Against Women campaign. Women at Bandyup Women’s Prison delivered a powerful message reflecting the theme of this year’s campaign: ‘Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part’. Prisoners painted a thought-provoking banner, listened to personal stories about surviving and ending family violence, then marched in silence as a united group through the grounds of the facility. For the first time, staff from male facilities, Karnet Prison Farm and Casuarina Prison, joined Justice colleagues including Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia and Attorney-General John Quigley, in the public march through Perth to call for community change. They displayed banners painted by Karnet and Casuarina prisoners, representing their awareness and support for the important cause. #16daysinwa #playyourpart #endviolenceagainstwomen #endfamilyviolence #stopfamilyviolence

BRINGING OUT THE BEST This year’s Gidgegannup Show brought out the best in the men in care at Wooroloo Prison Farm.   The prisoners not only helped set up the annual community event, but their art and craft, and farm-grown produce from Wooroloo went on display with prize-winning results.   One sculpture soared above the rest to win the People’s Choice Award – with the artist donating the cash prize to charity.