'Child first, offender second' approach at planned detention facility
The Tasmanian government has introduced a new youth justice model focusing on a 'child first, offender second' philosophy as it prepares to replace the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Taking the rhyme and reason of rap behind bars to help young offenders
A rap program at the Riverina Youth Justice Centre aims to reduce recidivism among young offenders by providing a creative outlet through music.
Armed police storm Essex shopping centre after reports of teen with firearm
Armed police responded to reports of a teen with a firearm at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon, leading to the arrest of a teenage boy found with a BB gun.
‘Hope and relief’ as seaside town’s last youth centre saved
The last youth centre in Ramsgate, a deprived coastal town in England, has been saved from auction after a 13-year campaign by a local charity, highlighting its significant cost-saving benefits to the council.
Union calls for urgent response after youth detention staff hospitalised
Following a fire at Ashley Youth Detention Centre, which resulted in staff injuries, a union is demanding urgent management response citing failures in staffing policies.
Youth detention centre staff walk off job as morale hits 'all-time low'
Staff at Ashley Youth Detention Centre walked off the job due to safety concerns and low morale, prompting a warning from the government about the implications of the industrial action.