Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "youth justice"
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2.1KArticleAYDC Solitary Confinement Condemned by UN
The United Nations has explicitly condemned the Liberal Government’s abhorrent treatment of Tasmanian children in detention at Ashley Youth Detention Centre, in...
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Custodial Inspector Demands Reform in Youth Transport
The critical issue of child safety and unacceptable practices in the transportation of young people in custody is revealed in the following...
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Our Readers Respond
A collection of comments from our readers responding to our published articles in Tasmanian Times this past month. Thank you for your...
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Social Lobby Statement: ‘Tasmanian Children Deserve Action’
Joint statement – Sexual Assault Support Service, Laurel House, Local Government Association of Tasmania, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania and TasCOSS may be attributed...
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Election Roundup – Second Last Week
With prepolls already open for the Tasmanian House of Assembly elections, prisoners are also voting. Custodial Inspector Richard Connock has commended the...
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A Story of Child Protection Gone Wrong
Nick Feik reveals how Tasmania's child protection services failed to intervene effectively in an apparent grooming case.
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Election Round-Up
Here’s a roundup of the latest election statements on key issues. Craig Garland MHA (independent, Braddon) is calling for more scrutiny on...
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Government Slammed for Endangering Children in Adult Prisons
A new report by Tasmania’s Custodial Inspector, Richard Connock, has exposed the alarming reality of children being held in adult prisons across...
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Open Letter About Youth Crime and Solutions
Further to yesterday’s responses to the government’s ‘tough on youth crime talk’, more voices have spoken up for what they say are...
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Concern Grows Over Policing Push
Concern is growing over a potential heavy-handed policing approach that has been flagged by the government. Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Police Minister...
