The shocking treatment of children in Queensland's watch-houses

Children are being kept in isolation in Queensland police facilities called watch houses (SBS).jpg

Children are being kept in isolation in Queensland police facilities called watch houses (SBS) Source: SBS

After a year-long investigation by Guardian Australia and SBS The Feed, we’ve obtained footage that shows the treatment of children inside these places and when they’re put in isolation.


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