Australia: Hundreds attempt self-harm in detention
Australia: "Nearly 900 immigration detainees have tried to harm themselves in the past three years, Immigration Department figures reveal.
"The figures show there have been 878 attempts at self-harm and half of those attempts occurred at the Baxter detention centre in South Australia.
"The details have been provided in response to a freedom of information request made by Sydney academic and author Denise Leith.
"Dr Leith says the figures are appalling.
"'These are people who have sought from us asylum,' she said.
"'These are people who probably are in pain or have been traumatised, who would leave their countries and try to come here.'"
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"The figures show there have been 878 attempts at self-harm and half of those attempts occurred at the Baxter detention centre in South Australia.
"The details have been provided in response to a freedom of information request made by Sydney academic and author Denise Leith.
"Dr Leith says the figures are appalling.
"'These are people who have sought from us asylum,' she said.
"'These are people who probably are in pain or have been traumatised, who would leave their countries and try to come here.'"
ABC
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