Death of 18-year-old mother inside Victorian prison raises concerns over excessive solitary lockdowns
An 18-year-old mother has died inside Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison in Melbourne, Australia, with her death prompting renewed scrutiny of the facility's use of extended solitary lockdowns. The case, involving a young woman named Golightly, has drawn attention from advocates and observers concerned that prolonged isolation of vulnerable inmates may pose serious risks to their welfare.
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- 18-year-old mother died at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Melbourne
- Case raises concerns over excessive solitary confinement lockdowns
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