AIHW Youth Justice in Australia Annual Report
What was at stake
Annual statistical report: 4,300+ young people in youth justice on any given day. Aboriginal children 14x more likely under supervision. 85% male.
What happened
On any given day in Australia, over 4,300 young people are under youth justice supervision, encompassing both community supervision and detention. A significant demographic finding is the severe overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, who are 14 times more likely to be under supervision than non-Indigenous children. The report also highlights that approximately 85% of young people under supervision are male, providing a comprehensive demographic picture of those interacting with the youth justice system.
What the court decided
Comprehensive demographic, duration, Indigenous status, and trend data covering community supervision and detention.
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