‘Untenable’ government plan for ankle bracelets in schools panned

A leading Australian education voice has cast doubt on a plan to fit ankle bracelets on teen criminals.

Starting in April, offenders’ ankle bracelets will be in state schools under a new plan from the Allan government.

Australian Principals Federation president Tina King told Sunday Morning the plan was an “untenable situation”.

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“This has become an untreatable situation for principals and school leaders,” she said.

“How are you supposed to destigmatise individuals where they have a physical monitor on their ankles.”