Tasmanian Labor
High rates of assault and self-harm in youth detention
Rate of repeat offending doubles
There has been a nearly fourfold increase in the level of assault and self-harm incidents reported among troubled young people detained in the state’s youth justice system in the past year.
Despite the government’s repeated claims that it’s improving the circumstances and outcomes for young Tasmanians who end up in detention, the situation continues to deteriorate.
Shadow Child Safety Minister Josh Willie said rather than providing the therapeutic care necessary in these settings, this government and the Minister Roger Jaensch keep on the same failed track.