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Child, Youth and Family is building a new modular design youth justice facility in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty area with a designation for up to 40 young people.
The growing population in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region has seen an increased demand for youth justice facilities. Currently, Waikato/Bay of Plenty young people sentenced to supervision with residence must be sent out of the district, away from their families. The lack of youth justice facilities in the region also means many young people remanded in custody are being held in police cells, alongside adult offenders. Clearly, neither situation is acceptable.
Youth Justice Central will help at-risk Waikato/Bay of Plenty young persons and their families. At least 50 per cent of residents will come from Waikato/Bay of Plenty. This new centre will enable them to stay close to their families, aiding the rehabilitation process.
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Questions and answers
For questions and answers on Youth Justice Central click here.
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Youth justice
For more information on youth justice click here.
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Youth justice residences
For more information on youth justice residences click here.
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Further information
Further information on the principles of the legislation underlying the youth justice system can be found at http://www.justice.govt.nz/youth/
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