Breaking News Today – Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre is a secure location for young people aged 10 to 17. It offers educational, vocational and development programs. The center also provides access to legal providers, cultural visitors and community elders. The goal of the centre is to improve the self-esteem of its young residents.
The health risk of coronavirus has been linked to Queensland detention centres, and a woman in her 70s, who worked at a youth detention centre in Wacol in the west of Brisbane, has been confirmed. Health officials in Queensland have urged people to stay home when they’re sick. A new employee at the centre lives in a nearby suburb, and works at a construction company. She went to work at the centre on a Sunday morning and developed symptoms of the illness. Police have issued protective equipment (PPE) to all staff and residents.
The Queensland government has promised reform to its youth justice system following the watch house revelations, but has since reverted to a “tough on crime” approach, which will likely place more young people in detention. Campaigners are concerned that the policies will disproportionately affect Indigenous youth.
Queensland’s human rights commission has expressed concerns about the conditions at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. The Queensland government has pledged to stop using police cells for youth detention, but the Queensland Human Rights Commission has also demanded an independent inspector be appointed to examine the conditions there. This inspector will review conditions and determine whether improvements need to be made. They will report their findings to the Queensland government. They will also consider any recommendations for further reforms at the detention centre.
The Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs is committed to ensuring the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre has adequate staff. In recent years, they have added frontline positions and increased staff ratios. In addition, they work with unions to ensure that staff members have the skills and experience necessary to maintain a safe environment.
A COVID-19 outbreak at a Brisbane youth detention centre has caused a public health crisis. A Queensland health minister said the outbreak has been connected to a woman with close contact with a small group of youth detainees. The health ministry has restricted outdoor and indoor gatherings in the centre, and is testing the centre’s staff for the virus. Until further notice, the centre is under lockdown, and all of the 127 children remain in the centre.
The Queensland government is committed to keeping communities safe and improving the lives of young people who are involved in the justice system. Its State budget for 2019-20 includes funds to build a new youth detention centre and expand existing facilities. The new centre will hold up to 32 young people and will share some administrative services with the BYDC. The new facility will have small beds, which will allow for dynamic security measures.
The Training Centre Review Board reviews the young people who are in the detention facility. The board considers whether a youth is at risk of reoffending. It also considers the impact early release will have on the victim of the crime. It may also consider the age of the perpetrator and other relevant circumstances.
