concerns sent to CJP

Hi
After reading through both the CJP draft plan and the SNRG there are a few point I would like to make.

In the draft plan it says that one of the reasons why Sue has improved functionality and been free of further criminal prosecution is due to the fact that Kanangra provides her with: "the ability to socialise and have day activities without leaving the grounds." (CJP Draft plan)

As discussed at the meeting I have some real concerns about Sue not hitting other clients or staff at the community based day program you have established for her. What will be the consequences for Sue if this occurs? If Sue's behaviour means she can not attend day activities what options do you have in place for her?

As Sue's service provider Lifestyle Solutions is a NGO what plans do you have in place if Lifestyle Solutions decide that Sue can no longer be one of their clients ?

Current staffing at Kanangra is 2:1 for Sue at Kanangra, they have a clear line of site to Sue and are in her space. At 6pm that changes to a staff ratio of 1:1 but that staff member cannot approach Sue on their own they have to get another staff member if Sue needs assistance. After looking at the space and seeing how Sue's space is separated from the staff office how do you propose to monitor Sue? Also it sounded like from what Kelly said that after 8pm Sue will not have staff directly. How do you propose to monitor Sue?

I would like some additional information to be attached to the SNRG. I would like it noted that the changes I have seen in Sue's intellectual functionality has occurred since her ECT treatment at James Fletcher. It has nothing to do with her depression or admission to James Fletcher. Please add this amendment to the Physical Health section of Sues SNRG.

In regards to her physical health I would also like it noted that she does have some low muscle tone due most likely to her diagnosis of Phelen McDermid Syndrome. Also Sue carries the Fragile X gene and I believe she also has some of the aggression traits associated with this disorder.

Also noted in the SNRG as a strengths of Sue's should be her honesty about her behaviour. She always admits to it.

In the SNRG recommendation you state she should not live close to neighbours and her accommodation should be soundproofed. As you are going to move her to a residential setting the section of house where Sue will be living needs to be sound proofed as a priority. This need to be done before she moves in so that her noise does not become a factor after she moves into her new accommodation. You do not want neighbours up in arms about her noise and soundproofing is one of the SNRG;s recommendation and so far it has not been done.

Also all glass and the ties on curtains need to be removed from the property as discussed at the property walk through.