Young people in detention

About youth detention in Queensland

Learn about Queensland's youth detention operating model, current and planned youth detention centres, and education for young people in our centres.

Basics of youth detention

Information about youth detention, including how to contact a young person in detention.

Visiting and contacting

Find out about visiting a young person in detention, including the visiting times and where to go.

Life in a detention centre

Information about life for a young person in detention.

Helping young people in detention

Learn about who is there to help young people in detention.

Accountability in youth detention centres

Learn about the internal and external agencies that oversee the operation of Queensland's youth detention centres.