Justice Reform Initiative report argues state’s “revolving door” prison model is driving soaring incarcerations and costs
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The growth in incarceration has been driven “by political, policy and legislative choices”, the report said. The Justice Reform Initiative’s executive director, Dr Mindy Sotiri, said the building of more prisons, as the Queensland government was planning to do with its proposed $500m youth prison expansion, does not deter crime or rehabilitate offenders.
“This is a shortsighted and counterproductive policy that will make it more likely that vulnerable children will commit further offences and become trapped in the revolving prison door that has become a devastating feature of Queensland’s justice system,” Sotiri said.Sign up toOur Australian morning briefing email breaks down the key national and international stories of the day and why they matterNewsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties.
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