Queensland's youth detention system faces significant failures, leading to a "cycle of incarceration" and six child deaths.
Queensland's youth detention system is experiencing significant failures, according to a Child Death Review Board report. The state's high number of children in detention centers and lengthy stays have led to a "cycle of incarceration." Six deaths occurred within the Queensland youth justice system, with a case study of two Indigenous boys revealing their preventable deaths after spending over 600 days in detention. Their upbringings involved exposure to violence, alcohol, drugs, abuse, neglect, and family separations or disconnections. The board found that their experiences in detention exacerbated these issues.
March 14, 2024
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