Cleveland Youth Detention Centre faces staffing issues, isolates youth in inadequate conditions.

Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Queensland faces staffing & infrastructure issues, with report highlighting a practice of "separation" where children are locked alone in their rooms. Despite increased staff, the centre often doesn't meet minimum required staff. The report recommends changes to staffing levels, rethink of youth justice act, and improvements to conditions in separation rooms.

August 27, 2024
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