The Government is being accused of focusing on the wrong issue following their youth justice facility revamp.

Labour has announced plans to open two new units for higher-needs young people, alongside legislative changes to make residences more secure.

But Child Matters Chief Executive Jane Searle told Mike Hosking they should be targeting the workforce.

She says staff aren't trained enough and aren't up to taking care of the complex needs of these young people.

Searle says the Government is nibbling on the issues of an extremely big problem.

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