> From: John Ley 
> Sent: Friday, 26 August 2011 2:10 PM
> To: AODPolicy
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> Subject: Moore Report on NSP for the AMC
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> Dear Helene,
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> I wish to support the key recommendations of the Moore Report - particularly rec 3B - that inmates be given clean needles in exchange for used ones, in the health clinic at the AMC - and that all relevant actions occur at the clinic.
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> The following reasons for establishing an NSP arrangement at the AMC are cogent:
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>     NSPs reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses
>     An NSP in the prison is a community protective measure because it will limit the spread of disease when the prisoner is released 
>     Provision of clean syringes under contained conditions makes it safer for prison officers and other prisoners
>     Contact with health staff can mean improved health outcomes for prisoners, including giving up the use of illicit drugs
>     NSPs operate effectively in the community so there is no reason why they should not work in the AMC
>     NSPs represent a significant saving to the health budget. 
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> I commend the Government for having the courage and foresight to have established the inquiry, and I strongly advocate the implementation of the NSP at the AMC.  The fact that this will be the first such NSP in an Australian corrective institution should not deter the Government from proceeding with it.  The ACT has often led other jurisdictions in Australia in social and health measures to the benefit of Canberrans and, other Australians, ultimately.
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> Sincerely
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> John Ley