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Mibenge Nsenduluka

Indigenous women, kids at risk in custody

The Yoorrook Justice commission was told of the risks to Indigenous women and children after jail. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Indigenous women are 13 times at greater risk of death after being released from prison compared to their counterparts in the general population, medical experts say.

Speaking at the final day of hearings of the Yoorrook justice commission, Curtin University's Stuart Kinner called the statistics an absolute tragedy and said more health-based responses were needed.

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