A proposed reform to Tasmanian law is welcomed as a move which could 'change the lives of a lot of kids' by keeping them out of prison — but advocates say there is another key issue which must be addressed.
Key points:
"When they're that young there should be more before they go to a detention centre. There should be more help."Tasmania has broken ranks with the rest of the country, announcing it will raise the minimum age of detention from 10 to 14."We know that for younger children, detention does not support rehabilitation or reduce the likelihood of reoffending," Minister for Children and Youth Roger Jaensch told budget estimates.
The move has been welcomed by many, including Alexander. However, he said it was essential there were other programs in place to help youth offenders.
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