Detention

Healthcare standards in WA Youth detention centres inadequate: report

A new report released by Harvard University highlights poor health standards for young people in detention centres. Children in detention are likely to have greater health needs, like mental illness, substance abuse, and complex trauma. The report includes research from youth detention centres in Western Australia and indicates a long way to go to ensure …

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Juvenile in Adult Detention as Facilities Overflow

Several juvenile offenders have been held in detention in adult watchhouse facilities for over 30 days following an overflow of juvenile inmates from juvenile detention facilities. One instance had a juvenile offender in detention at a watchhouse for 33 days, leading to a significant deterioration in health. The Queensland state juvenile has recently been inundated …

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Advocates and PM want Assange to be free in Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced yesterday he lobbied the United States government to drop charges against Julian Assange. Although the Prime Minister told the media he has no sympathy for Julian Assange’s actions, Mr Albanese said ‘enough is enough’. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Dr Robert Marr – Spokesperson from Australian Doctors For …

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