Tag #Childrens Court

What is the primary cause for the significant rise in youth detention in Queensland and its impact on the state's youth justice system?

In Queensland, 6697 children faced charges for breaching bail conditions in 2023-24, exceeding all but unlawful entry. This increase, since the offense's March 2023 establishment, led to a rise in youth detention, with an average daily count of 286 children. The state's three youth detention centers, with a capacity of 306, resulted in over 500 children held in watch houses.