Strip Searches in Australian Prisons: Unnecessary and Traumatic
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Strip searches in Australian prisons, particularly targeting women and First Nations individuals, are under scrutiny. A new report from the Human Rights Law Centre calls for a full ban, citing high detection rates of only 0.58% and 4.32% in adult and youth detention centers, respectively. The report argues that these searches, often traumatic for survivors of abuse, are a form of state violence. Experts suggest modern technology could replace hands-on searches, yet many prisons still rely on traditional methods. Advocates, including formerly incarcerated women, are campaigning for change.
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