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Years after the NT royal commission into youth detention, why has Don Dale not yet been replaced? (www.abc.net.au)
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More than five years after a royal commission recommended Darwin's notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre be closed, the facility is still in use.

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[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

There are already systems in place for supporting youth with homelessness. Here’s one such program. Funding these more would help immensely. Also, it feels like you’re blaming the kids themselves for recidivism. The system right now is designed for them to fail. Often these ”serious crimes” they’re caught doing are acts of survival.

Foster carers also just aren’t trained professionals. These programs have supports with developing independence, education, housing and psychological services. They have crisis accomodation and assisted living services

I don’t see a lack of “actual meaningful solutions” being proposed, I see someone who has no idea what they’re talking about running their mouth.

[–] abhibeckert@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Foster carers also just aren’t trained professionals

A lot of them actually are and training is available for those who aren't. For example, a friend of mine is a foster carer and also works, professionally, for a government office dedicated to keeping as many kids as they can out of juvenile detention. A lot of funding is being allocated to the problem.

What kids need is a safe home. Don Dale certainly isn't that, but it is better than being on the street.

Often these ”serious crimes” they’re caught doing are acts of survival.

When a 12 year old kid decided to steel our car and take it for a joy ride, that wasn't an act of survival. Thankfully nobody was killed.