Definition
A code set representing the type of corrective services facility.
Representation
Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Adult prison | ||
2 | Juvenile detention centre |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Adult prison
A place which is the responsibility of a corrective services department, and may be operated by that department or by a private company, where individuals are detained while under the supervision on remand (pre–sentence) or a sentence of imprisonment.
CODE 2 Juvenile detention centre
A place administered and operated by a juvenile justice agency, where young people are detained while under the supervision of the relevant juvenile justice agency. Young people usually refers to people aged 10-17 years, however, it is possible for young people who are 18 years or older to be under juvenile justice supervision.
References
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2010. The health of Australia's prisoners 2009. Cat. no. PHE 123. Canbera: AIHW
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This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.
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