‘They are often victims themselves with complex mental health and emotional needs,’ says justice minister explaining ruling

‘They are often victims themselves with complex mental health and emotional needs,’ says justice minister explaining ruling

  • CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    17·
    19 hours ago

    Burying the lede a little:

    Since January 2022, the average number of girls in custody has been just 11, compared with 42 a decade ago.

    But more importantly, if they can’t provide the services that young female offenders need, they must be entirely missing the 98% of the young offender community that are also in desperate need of support programs.