Childrens Court report paints bleak picture of juvenile justice

Tuesday December 15, 2020

One in five young people who front court previously had a Child Protection Order meant to keep them out of trouble.

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Amid ongoing questions over the effectiveness of government interventions, Childrens Court President Margaret Richards has revealed a 10 per cent surge in Child Protection Orders, with 6,810 applications dealt with in 2019-20.

The court will grant such an order if a child is deemed to be in need of protection, having been harmed themselves or at an unacceptable risk of harm. It is a reflection of the family’s ability to keep the child safe…

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