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Tuesday, December 05

Risks to vulnerable kids could get worse if staffing issues go unfixed, review board warns

Under-staffing in the child protection sector risks more harm to vulnerable children after a blow-out in child deaths last year, a panel of experts has warned.

Tainted youth: Stigma stops young being heard, even as victims

Sometimes perceived as criminals, young people may also be victims, and want to play a role in the response. But one still had to burn down the shed to be heard.

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Childrens Court report paints bleak picture of juvenile justice

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

Another troubling report on child safety as another little face joins the list of victims

The Auditor-General has delivered a worrying report on Queensland’s child protection system, finding under-resourced family support services and delays in responding to complaints.

Reform protection services or more children will die

More children like Mason Jet Lee will inevitably die as a result of astonishing brutality if calls to drastically reform child protective services continue to fall on deaf ears, experts say.