'Huge concern': SA child offenders held in adult cells

South Australian children were detained in adult police cells over 2000 times in one year, a new report reveals, prompting the state’s youth justice watchdog to call for an urgent independent inquiry.

SA Govt to 'turn its mind to' raising criminal age from 10

Attorney-General Kyam Maher says he is open to raising the age of criminal responsibility to prevent children aged as young as 10 from being charged with criminal offences, arguing it could help reduce the number of Aboriginal children in youth detention.

Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

'Cultural trail' to tackle Aboriginal overrepresentation in youth jail

Children in detention will from today be able to meet with Aboriginal Elders and reflect on their offending in a new outdoor space, as part of a State Government push to curb the overrepresentation of Aboriginal youth in the justice system.

SA's "hidden plague" of incarcerated children

South Australian primary school-aged children – some as young as 10-years-old – were incarcerated 133 times over the past year.

Privatisation sparks concerns over program to help young offenders avoid jail

A South Australian program that helps young offenders complete community service and stay out of prison will be privatised, angering public sector youth workers who fear it could lead to more children being locked up.