Australian Parliamentary Committee Inquiry - escalation of Indigenous women in detention "disturbing"

Submitted by Minuteman on Tue, 2011-12-20 05:52

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'The Committee finds that the escalation of the number of Indigenous women in detention is disturbing. Indigenous women are critical to the future strength of Indigenous families and communities. They play an important role in the care of children, providing the future generation with a stable upbringing. Continued growth in the number of Indigenous women being imprisoned will have a long lasting and negative impact on the wellbeing of Indigenous families and communities.'

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