Youth detention

Australian Medical Association calls for urgent action on child incarceration crisis

The Wire

The Australian Medical Association has joined forces with top youth justice experts to urge governments to address the root causes...

Landmark report makes urgent call for youth justice reform

The Wire

A landmark report from Australia’s Human Rights Commission reflects long-standing calls for youth and child justice reform across Australia, urging...

Neurodivergent Kids Disproportionately Affected by Justice and Education Systems, advocates say

The Wire

In August this year, the Queensland government pushed for laws allowing police watchhouses and adult prisons to be used as...

Juvenile in Adult Detention as Facilities Overflow

The Wire

Several juvenile offenders have been held in detention in adult watchhouse facilities for over 30 days following an overflow of...