About this episode
This episode features a whistleblower and a former detainee discussing abuse at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of alleged child sexual abuse and institutional violence. Some content may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Support resources are listed in the show notes. In this episode of Badge of Betrayal , we return to Alysha, the whistleblower who helped expose abuse at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre. For the first time, we also hear from a former detainee, now an adult, who speaks anonymously about his experiences inside the centre. His voice has been altered and identifying details removed. This conversation was approached with care, expert guidance, and a clear public-interest purpose. It explores power, accountability, and the lasting impact of institutional failure while centring the courage it takes to speak when silence once felt safer. If this episode is triggering, please pause and seek support. Lifeline: 13 11 14 — https://www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — https://kidshelpline.com.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — https://www.1800respect.org.au If you have information that you would like to share, email us anonymously at podshape@proton.me See…
People in this episode
Host: Podshape
Guest: Alysha
Topics covered
- child sexual abuse
- institutional violence
- whistleblowing
- accountability
- mental health support
Keywords
- child abuse
- whistleblower
- institutional failure
- mental health
- support resources
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre, Lifeline, Kids Helpline, 1800RESPECT
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