Men come forward alleging sexual abuse in youth detention by female worker | 7.30

When young people commit crimes, locking them up is a last resort to turn their lives around.

A 7.30 investigation can reveal one juvenile detention centre where there's been a shocking abuse of power by some staff against the teenage detainees they're meant to protect.

Michael Atkin and Hannah Meagher have this exclusive story.

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