A proposed class action alleges that staff at Victoria’s Parkville youth correctional facility used cigarettes, drugs and alcohol to bribe detainees into fighting, according to reports from multiple outlets. The claims contend that dozens of guards at the facility engaged in conduct intended to provoke or arrange violent incidents among teenagers in detention. The lawsuit also alleges serious misconduct beyond alleged inducements, including unlawful strip searches and physical assaults. Reported allegations include that detainees are beaten while in custody. The proceedings further claim that some detainees experience sexual assault. The articles describe the action as seeking accountability and redress for affected youths, with the allegations focusing on alleged patterns of abuse by multiple employees rather than isolated incidents. The reports do not indicate that any court findings have been made, and the issues are presented as claims within the class action. The case highlights allegations concerning the treatment of young people held in the facility, including the use of illicit substances and coercive practices, as well as alleged violations of detainee rights.