Mother files complaint over son's death in youth detention
Perri Conti has lodged a formal complaint with Queensland's Human Rights Commission against the Youth Justice Department following the death of her son, Cleveland Dodd. Read the full story.
Perri Conti has lodged a formal complaint with Queensland's Human Rights Commission against the Youth Justice Department following the death of her son, Cleveland Dodd. Read the full story.
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WA coroner urges immediate shutdown of Casuarina's Unit 18 after damning inquest into 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd's death. Read the shocking findings.
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WA Coroners Court confirms December 8 for Cleveland Dodd inquest findings. Get the latest updates on this long-awaited investigation into youth detention death.
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