Kumanjayi Little Baby review shows extensive failings in dealings with family
An independent review into Northern Territory child protection services has revealed extensive failings regarding the family of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby prior to her alleged murder. The final report issued 45 recommendations, calling for a system-wide reset of the Department of Children and Families.
Why it matters
Exposes systemic vulnerabilities in child welfare agencies, prompting mandatory institutional reforms to protect vulnerable children in indigenous communities.
The independent review into the Conduct of the Department of Children and Families was released today. ( ABC News: Dane Hirst )
A review into the NT child protection department's dealings with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family before her alleged murder has revealed extensive failings.
The report shows a long history of violence in the five-year-old's family, and identifies a number of issues with the Department of Children and Families' responses.
The report made 45 recommendations, which have been accepted in full.
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An independent review into the Northern Territory child protection department's conduct surrounding Kumanjayi Little Baby before her alleged murder has revealed extensive failings, with a final report calling for a "system-wide reset" of the department's function.
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