{
  "id": 17912102,
  "title": "Mum of inmate says son worse after Tasmanian youth prison experience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/mum-of-inmate-says-son-worse-after-tasmanian-youth-prison-experience",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T04:53:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/mum-of-inmate-says-son-worse-after-ashley-youth-prison/107341512"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A mother believes her son, who spent time at Tasmania's Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC), was severely traumatized by his experience. Anita, whose name is withheld for legal reasons, thought AYDC would help steer her son away from crime. Instead, she claims her son became jumpy and erratic after just a few months in the facility. He was frequently sent back to AYDC on bail, despite his mother's pleas. It was only when she watched a 60 Minutes episode on AYDC that her son finally confided in her about the abuse he endured. Anita is now advocating for her son's long-term help, as she fears he may have lost his potential. The controversial facility, known as \"prison for kids,\" was initially supposed to close two years ago but may remain open until mid-2028. Former judge Robert Benjamin, who led a 2022 inquiry into child sexual abuse in institutions, believes AYDC is not fit for purpose and that a new therapeutic model should be built. The government is working on reforms, including 24/7 bail support and raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility, but the commission's recommendations are still being implemented.",
  "summary": "A woman who had hoped her wayward son would be deterred from a life of crime by a stint in Tasmania's Ashley Youth Detention Centre says he was made worse.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}