This report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare links youth justice involvement with past interactions in the child protection system, showing that young people under supervision are at a higher risk of prior maltreatment. Data from 2013 to 2023 reveals that nearly two-thirds of those under youth justice supervision had prior contact with child protection services, with higher rates in detention than community supervision. The report highlights the importance of coordinated interventions across these systems to support affected youth effectively.
