Corrections officers from adult facilities will improve safety for the centre’s staff and detainees, allowing youth custodial officers to focus ...
Troubled WA youth detention centre receives security upgrade
Security at Western Australia’s Banksia Hill Detention Centre will be bolstered by prison officers, as the Cook Government investigates if a new facility is needed.
Law changes to enable youths in detention at Banksia Hill who reach the age of 18 to be transferred to adult prison are expected to be passed by state parliament this week.