Yesterday, it emerged that justice authorities are so concerned about a group of teenage inmates at Banksia Hill that they simply can’t keep them at Perth’s only juvenile prison any more.

Damage to cells and security concerns saw the government announce the shock step to move the 20 or so juveniles to Casuarina – the most secure prison in the state, which holds some of WA’s worst criminals.

They say it is their only option - but advocates say it could make the problems

To discuss this unprecedented situation is social justice and human rights campaigner Gerry Georgatos.

Yesterday, it emerged that justice authorities are so concerned about a group of teenage inmates at Banksia Hill that they simply can’t keep them at Perth’s only juvenile prison any more.
Damage to cells and security concerns saw the government announce the shock step to move the 20 or so juveniles to Casuarina – the most secure prison in the state, which holds some of WA’s worst criminals.
They say it is their only option - but advocates say it could make the problems
To discuss this unprecedented situation is social justice and human rights campaigner Gerry Georgatos.

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