Aboriginal Teen's Death in WA Youth Detention Sparks Urgent Review

The 17-year-old's suicide marks the second custodial death within a year, raising serious concerns about the state's youth justice system.

The teenager was found unresponsive in his cell at Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre two days after arrival.
Authorities report that the boy was intoxicated upon entry and placed in an intensive supervision unit.
Despite ten checks by staff, the boy's cries for help were deemed 'innocuous' before his death.
This incident follows a similar case ten months ago, prompting calls for systemic change.
Human rights organizations criticize the WA government for failing to address long-standing issues in youth detention.