Executive Summary - BYDC & CYDC Inspection Report, December 2020

This is a joint report of quarterly statutory inspections of both the Brisbane and Cleveland Youth Detention Centres (BYDC and CYDC). The on-site inspections occurred from 23 November 2020 to 27 November 2020 (BYDC) and 30 November 2020 to 4 December 2020 (CYDC). Statutory detention centre inspections are conducted by delegated inspectors, located within the office of the Deputy Director-General, Department Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs. This is a joint report covering both inspections provided to the Director-General, which aims to contribute to improving youth detention centre operations across both centres. Inspections conducted during the December quarter each year are to verify the progress of Inspectorate made recommendations accepted for implementation by Youth Justice Services in previous inspection reports.