It’s been two years since Commission of Inquiry handed down its findings. The Greens echo TasCOSS’ calls for the Liberals to ensure the safety of Tasmanian children.
The Commission of Inquiry’s findings that the rights of children and young people had been violated in government institutions were deeply disturbing.
The Liberal Government should be acting to implement the Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations, including closing Ashley Youth Detention Centre and replacing it with a therapeutic justice model, as soon as possible.
The Liberals must guarantee appropriate funding levels for the Child Safety Reform Implementation Monitor and ensure good faith dealings across government departments with that office. More funding is needed for Child Safety Services, including Out of Home Care and the Advice and Referral Line.
Since the Commission of Inquiry, further disturbing treatment of young people in adult correction facilities has been exposed. The Liberal Government must commit to removing children from adult correction facilities immediately.
The Liberals must scrap their tough on youth crime laws, which are in direct contradiction to the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry to protect the human rights of children.
Punitive measures won’t solve the issues facing our young people. We need evidence-based, trauma-informed and preventative measures.
