超过1 875名新南威尔士州儿童在假期期间仍然处于不稳定的家庭外照料中,自2024年以来,伤害风险很高,已知有89人死亡。
Over 1,875 NSW children remain in unstable out-of-home care during holidays, with high risks of harm and 89 known deaths since 2024.
在新南威尔士州,超过1 875名儿童在假期期间仍然接受家庭外照料,许多儿童被安置在费用高昂、不稳定的场所,如特护疗养院,尽管自2023年以来应急住房减少了35%。
Over 1,875 children in New South Wales remain in out-of-home care during the holidays, with many in high-cost, unstable placements like intensive therapeutic care homes despite a 35% drop in emergency housing since 2023.
虽然由于2024年的禁令,现在没有儿童住在旅馆,但安全问题始终令人关切,65%的高风险家庭儿童报告有遭受重大伤害、频繁的安置变化和风险评估不足的危险。
While no children are now in hotels due to a 2024 ban, concerns persist over safety, with 65% of children in high-needs homes reported at risk of significant harm, frequent placement changes, and inadequate risk assessments.
性虐待、自残和身体虐待是主要关切。
Sexual abuse, self-harm, and physical abuse are major concerns.
由于费用高昂和结果不佳,到2026年3月,密集治疗过渡护理之家将关闭。
Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care homes will close by March 2026 due to high costs and poor outcomes.
2024年进行的一次审查发现,社区和司法部知道89名儿童死亡,其中许多涉及先前的风险报告,其原因包括虐待、自杀和事故。
A 2024 review found 89 child deaths were known to the Department of Communities and Justice, many involving prior risk reports, with causes including abuse, suicide, and accidents.
政府计划进行改革,改进风险评估和决策,以加强儿童保护。
The government plans reforms to improve risk assessment and decision-making to strengthen child protection.