Behind Bars Bulletin
In-depth insights and more
Welcome to our fortnightly newsletter and blog highlighting the evidence, policies, and practices that keep children in solitary confinement in Australia, and the reforms needed to end it.
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Why Awareness of Children’s Rights Matters
This National Children’s Week, we are reminded to protect children’s rights we first need to understand where and how they are being violated.
Alternatives To Isolation That Actually Work
Rehabilitation focused alternatives in Australia’s youth detention system are far more effective than solitary confinement in reducing reoffending and supporting young people to thrive.
Why Solitary Confinement Fails To Stop Youth Crime
Solitary confinement in youth detention is often sold as a ‘tough-on-crime’ solution, but the evidence tells a very different story.
Debunking The Myths Around Solitary Confinement of Children
Solitary confinement continues in Australian youth detention centres because of the powerful myths that mask its true impact.
A Year Later: Reflecting on the ‘Help Way Earlier’ Report
On August 20, 2024, the ‘Help Way Earlier’ Report, released by the National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, was tabled by Federal Parliament.
From 1989 until now: Australia’s track record on children’s rights in detention under international law
1989 marked a historic shift in the world’s commitment to children’s rights, when the international community decided to adopt the UNCRC.
Joint NGO Report: Shining a light on Australia’s youth detention crisis.
A coalition of over 150 NGOs submitted a joint report to the United Nations Human Rights Council detailing Australia’s human rights failures.