Proceeds of crime
Source: WA. Attorney General. Media Release
"The Western Australian Basketball Federation is one of many organisations throughout the State which will benefit from $2.3million in grants from money and assets seized from criminals.
The Federation had received $100,000 under the Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program to encourage young people to play basketball instead of getting involved in harmful activities such as drug use. Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General John Hyde said the money would be used to provide a safe and positive environment . A combination of life skills workshops would be held at night time and during weekends, when young people were most likely to engage in anti-social behaviour. “Before they play basketball, the teenagers will attend a workshop dealing with topics such as drugs, alcohol, employment, health, and anger management,” Mr Hyde said. The slogan ‘no workshop, no jump shot’ will be used and high-profile basketballers will act as role models for the participants.”