Staff in youth justice centres overlook swearing, graffiti and gambling out of fears for safety

By Tom Cowie
Updated August 6 2017 - 9:29pm, first published 9:19pm
Malmsbury youth justice centre. Picture: PAUL JEFFERS
Malmsbury youth justice centre. Picture: PAUL JEFFERS

Fearful staff in Victoria's youth justice centres are overlooking poor behaviour such as swearing, graffiti and gambling which can lead to critical security problems including riots, a major review of the system has found.

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