Too many young people who've been in detention die prematurely. They deserve better
- Written by: Lucas Calais Ferreira, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockYoung people in contact with the criminal justice system – be it under community-based orders or in youth detention – are among the most marginalised in our society. And the health and health-care disadvantage faced by these young people may be evident for years.
Our research found high levels of largely-preventable diseases...
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