Definition
The self-reported labour force status of a prison entrant 30 days prior to imprisonment, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPrison entrant—labour force status 30 days prior to imprisonment
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Object ClassPrison entrant
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PropertyLabour force status 30 days prior to imprisonment
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Value DomainLabour force status 30 days prior to imprisonment code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Labour force status 30 days prior to imprisonment code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Full-time work | ||
| 2 | Part-time work or casual work | |||
| 3 | Unemployed and looking for work | |||
| 4 | Unemployed and not looking for work | |||
| 5 | Unable to work due to disability, age or health condition | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
This data element should be used in conjunction with the data element: Prison entrant—education status 30 days prior to imprisonment, education status code N to assist in identifying a person's pathway to prison and thereafter.
Comments:
Capturing the extent of employment participation of people entering prison is an important factor when following a throughcare approach to reducing recidivism and increasing protective factors for people involved in the criminal justice system.