An incident in a central Victorian youth justice facility has instigated a statement from authorities reiterating violence against staff is unacceptable.
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Police were called to after a violent incident at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
A Department of Justice and Community Safety spokesperson said the fight was quickly contained and staff did not require hospital treatment.
It also said violence towards staff was unacceptable.
"We continue to provide significant support to help staff undertake their complex roles," they said.
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"This includes dynamic risk assessments, additional behaviour support specialists, targeted behaviours supports and programs, and the introduction of our new operational safety training package."
The spokesperson said recent safety initiatives had driven down the number of serious assaults at youth custodial facilities over the past four years.
"Laws are now in place that strengthen consequences for young people who assault youth justice custodial workers, including a presumption that if convicted, that they will serve the additional sentence on top of an existing period of detention."
This comes after two prisoners escaped from the centre back in August.
More to come.
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
