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A conversation with Amanda George from Flat Out Inc about the tragic death of Veronica Nelson
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With the findings of the inquest into Veronica Nelson’s death at Dame Phyllis Frost centre in Jan 2020 being handed down this week we have heard announcements from the state government about the changes to health provision at the women’s prisons, but what else is changing?
I’m joined by community lawyer, prison activist and board member of Flat Out, a support and advocacy service for women and gender diverse people who are existing prison or at risk of going to prison, Amanda George.
While Veronica Nelson’s death highlights problems with the criminal justice system Amanda walks us through what happened to Veronica over the three days of her custody.
We have heard from the Andrew’s govt that the outsourced health care provided at women’s prisons will be now conducted by local heath providers, while this is a step in the right direction, is this just putting the mattress at the bottom of the cliff?
What reforms do we need to be seeking when it comes to the incarceration of women in Victoria?
Amanda addresses these questions and more in our conversation that at times is hard to listen to, but needed if we are to create change.
To find out more about Flat Out Inc click HERE
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