strategies for detecting The Queensland Government will contraband, such as risk assessments evaluate the outcomes of the or body scanners, to minimise the Independent Review to determine need for strip whether further action is needed to fulfil searching children. the intent of the recommendation. 15.5 State and territory governments should Accept in principle consider further strategies that provide for the The Queensland Government is cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait committed to addressing the Islander children in youth detention including: representation of Aboriginal and Torres recruiting and developing Aboriginal Strait Islander children in youth detention. and Torres Strait Islander staff to work at all levels of the youth justice In 2016, the Queensland Government system, including in key roles in established the Youth Justice First complaint handling systems Nations Action Board, comprised of providing access to interpreters, Youth Justice staff from Aboriginal and particularly with respect to induction Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. and education programs, and Members of the Board are strong accessing internal and external advocates and leaders within their own complaint handling systems communities and provide advice to senior ensuring that all youth detention management on understanding the facilities have culturally appropriate cultural needs and reducing the policies and procedures that facilitate of Aboriginal and Torres connection with family, community Strait Islander children in the youth and culture, and reflect an justice system. understanding of, and respect for, cultural practices in different clan The Queensland Government's groups employment policies aim to recruit employing, training and professionally Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff developing culturally competent staff and to create employment pathways for who understand the particular needs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and experiences of Aboriginal and peoples. Torres Strait Islander children, including the specific barriers that Employment protocols require that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reviewing candidates for careers in youth children face in disclosing sexual detention, the department takes into abuse. consideration an applicant's knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability and awareness training is provided to staff. The Queensland Government last year accepted in principle or in full all recommendations of the Queensland Youth Detention Review and is currently working to implement the recommendations, including recommendations for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Further consideration will be given to how the Royal Commission's
strategies for detecting contraband, such as risk assessments or body scanners, to minimise the need for strip searching children. The Queensland Government will evaluate the outcomes of the Independent Review to determine whether further action is needed to fulfil the intent of the recommendation. 15.5 State and territory governments should consider further strategies that provide for the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in youth detention including: recruiting and developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to work at all levels of the youth justice system, including in key roles in complaint handling systems providing access to interpreters, particularly with respect to induction and education programs, and accessing internal and external complaint handling systems ensuring that all youth detention facilities have culturally appropriate policies and procedures that facilitate connection with family, community and culture, and reflect an understanding of, and respect for, cultural practices in different clan groups employing, training and professionally developing culturally competent staff who understand the particular needs and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, including the specific barriers that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children face in disclosing sexual abuse. Accept in principle The Queensland Government is committed to addressing the of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in youth detention. In 2016, the Queensland Government established the Youth Justice First Nations Action Board, comprised of Youth Justice staff from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. Members of the Board are strong advocates and leaders within their own communities and provide advice to senior management on understanding the cultural needs and reducing the of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the youth justice system. The Queensland Government's employment policies aim to recruit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and to create employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Employment protocols require that when reviewing candidates for careers in youth detention, the department takes into consideration an applicant's knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability and awareness training is provided to staff. The Queensland Government last year accepted in principle or in full all recommendations of the Queensland Youth Detention Review and is currently working to implement the recommendations, including recommendations for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Further consideration will be given to how the Royal Commission's representation