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Big city mayors get audience with administration officials to pitch a request for help with migrants
1 year, 1 month ago

Big city mayors get audience with administration officials to pitch a request for help with migrants

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials hosted big city mayors at the White House on Thursday to discuss how to manage a growing number of migrants, one day after those leaders sent a letter asking for more federal help. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with White House chief of staff Jeff Zients and Homeland Security Department …

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What is FASD and how much of a role did it play in the latest Banksia Hill Detention Centre riot?
1 year, 7 months ago

What is FASD and how much of a role did it play in the latest Banksia Hill Detention Centre riot?

ABC  

For the last week, the WA premier has been locked in a bitter and impassioned battle even another massive budget surplus couldn't distract from. Not because they see things like FASD as an excuse, but because it means young people are often physically unable to understand the consequences authorities are trying to impose, and as a result, won't change. The …

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WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance
1 year, 7 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan says the estimated damage bill following last week's riot at Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre has come to about $30 million. Key points: Detainees began rioting at Banksia Hill last Tuesday night Control rooms housing expensive infrastructure were targeted The WA premier says the damage bill could hit $30 million The riot, which broke out last …

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Necho lost her job because she is trans. Now she's studying to become a human rights lawyer
1 year, 8 months ago

Necho lost her job because she is trans. Now she's studying to become a human rights lawyer

ABC  

From lifting weights to fighting for progress at parliament, Necho Brocchi is a strong trans woman. "I've lost my job solely for being trans," Ms Brocchi said. "It's not easy losing a job and being told the only reason why you lose a job you love is because of your gender identity," she said. "We're seeing that in states in …

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Dangerous 'folding up' restraint to be banned in West Australian youth detention this month
2 years ago

Dangerous 'folding up' restraint to be banned in West Australian youth detention this month

ABC  

The potentially-deadly "folding up" practice used on children by youth detention officers in Western Australia will be banned within weeks and replaced with an alternative method. Both the premier and Mr Johnston admitted to being previously "unaware" of the restraint's use in Western Australia, despite it being outlawed in Queensland five years earlier due to the risk of suffocation and …

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WA minister Bill Johnston pushes Banksia Hill youth detention centre issue to councils
2 years, 1 month ago

WA minister Bill Johnston pushes Banksia Hill youth detention centre issue to councils

ABC  

WA's Corrective Services Minister has indicated he wants to move away from Banksia Hill being the state's only juvenile detention facility – but wants the local government sector to take the lead. Key points: Bill Johnston moves finding location for detention facility in focus Any new facility would take at least five years to set up, he says Banksia Hill …

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'Folding up' restraint may be banned as Banksia Hill summit announced by WA government
2 years, 1 month ago

'Folding up' restraint may be banned as Banksia Hill summit announced by WA government

ABC  

The use of a 'figure four' or 'folding up' restraint technique in WA correctional facilities will be reviewed and may be banned, with the state government also planning a meeting with key stakeholders over Banksia Hill Detention Centre. Key points: The WA Premier says other restraint techniques need to be explored The government will also meet senior police and critics …

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Consequences to last for years if right balance isn't struck with management of Banksia Hill
2 years, 1 month ago

Consequences to last for years if right balance isn't struck with management of Banksia Hill

ABC  

The way a government treats society’s most vulnerable is a testament to its workings. "The inhumane and cruel treatment to the children is rendering these children more aggressive, more frustrated, more disconnected from community, such that they are a greater threat to the staff and a greater threat to the community", former Children's Court President, Denis Reynolds said this week. …

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Government pledges full review of Western Australia's struggling juvenile justice system
2 years, 2 months ago

Government pledges full review of Western Australia's struggling juvenile justice system

ABC  

Western Australia's government says a comprehensive review of the state's juvenile justice system will deliver the best possible outcomes for both young offenders and the community. Key points: WA communities are still struggling with high youth crime rates Some feel that intervention is crucial and that detention is not deterring offenders Many have welcomed the review, but others feel it's …

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