Rising youth detention rates in NSW spark concern
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The number of children in youth detention centres in New South Wales has risen sharply, with Indigenous youth making up a disproportionate share. The state government defends recent bail laws, while critics call for reform.
Breakdown
- Youth detention numbers in NSW have risen by 34% since last year. 21s
- Aboriginal youth now make up 60% of the youth detention population. 39s
- The state government introduced stricter bail laws for certain offences. 1m 5s
- Critics argue the policies increase Indigenous over-representation and call for reform. 48s
- Each youth in detention costs the state about a million dollars per year. 1m 18s