Cleveland Dodd Death in Custody Investigation
What was at stake
CCC investigation into death of Cleveland Dodd, 16-year-old Aboriginal boy, first child to die in WA custody. Uncovered deeply concerning youth detention conditions.
What happened
Cleveland Dodd, a 16-year-old Aboriginal boy, tragically died while in custody in Western Australia, becoming the first child to die in WA custody. His death initiated a CCC investigation, which subsequently brought to light deeply concerning conditions prevalent within youth detention facilities. This incident is highlighted as part of a wider systemic issue in Australia, where children, some as young as 10, are incarcerated and subject to mistreatment, including solitary confinement, with several instances leading to deaths in youth detention.
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