Banksia Hill boy who died had detention self-harming history, behind bars since age 11, reported Unit 18 risks – MASHAHER

The 17-year-old boy who took his own life at Banksia Hill Detention Centre had reported previously self-harmed at the notorious Unit 18.

The shocking claims came from Dana Levitt, whose Sydney-based law firm Levitt Robinson is running a class action against the State Government over the treatment of hundreds of current and former Banksia Hill detainees.