Primary School Prisoners

Should we be imprisoning children as young as 10 in South Australia? In this week's episode, we explore alternatives to detention for children who come in contact with the justice system. A campaign to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 is gaining traction – but there’s been a recent backlash from Police questioning how that will work. To explain what they believe needs to happen to keep kids out of detention, we’re joined in this week's episode by Cheryl Axleby – co-chair of Change the Record – the national campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility, and Ross Womersley – CEO of SACOSS – who’s supporting the push. You can read more about this issue, by following this link to InDaily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.