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Alarming numbers of young people being held in adult police cells
The number of children and young people being arrested and detained in police cells is ringing alarm bells and highlights the significant gap in oversight of places of detention for young people outside the youth justice centre.
Youth advisory group proves you don’t need a cape to make change
A group of young care leavers recently accepted the award for The voice of children and young people at the inaugural SA Child Protection Awards. We sat down with two members of the group to find out more about their work and their contribution to improving the system for current and future children and young people in care.
Safety and stable placement a key issue once again for 2020-2021
For the fourth year in a row, safety and stability remain the top presenting issues from children and young people living in South Australia’s child protection system, according to the Guardian for Children and Young People Annual Report 2020-2021.
Consistent support is driving a smooth transition from care
Transitioning from care can be a scary time for some young people. Thankfully, one young person is flourishing in their transition from care, which they say has a lot to do with the support of their residential carers and case worker.
Concerns grow for the health and wellbeing of young people detained in Kurlana Tapa
Mental health, access to education and lack of cultural support are just some of the key issues raised in the latest Training Centre Visitor Annual Report about children and young people detained in SA’s youth justice centre.
Learnings from an internship
As our latest law intern leaves our office, Kellie Elmes reflects on her time spent with the Training Centre Visitor Unit.
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