SA Training Centre Visitor Report 2023
What happened
The SA Training Centre Visitor reported systemic failures at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre. Children in detention experienced extended lockdowns, sometimes exceeding 23 hours daily, and received inadequate education. Isolation was overused as a measure. A significant disproportion was noted, with 70% of children in detention being Aboriginal, despite this group comprising only 4% of the South Australian youth population.
What the court decided
SA Training Centre Visitor reported systemic failures at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre including extended lockdowns (23+ hours), inadequate education, and overuse of isolation. 70% of children in detention were Aboriginal despite being 4% of SA youth population.
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