A report released by NSW Advocate for Children and Young People urges the state to cut the long suspension at schools, to prevent putting troubled children at greater risk of committing crimes.
As most offenders have been reported to be indigenous, Aboriginal Child Welfare Body chief executive Tim Ireland suggests "giving Aboriginal young people something to do within the community that's positive and keeps them connected" would be a better approach.
Andrew Johnson, a former aid worker, pointed out that there are too many lockdowns among students, forcing them to suffer from mental issues.