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ANNA CHALMERS
"Young criminals and those facing charges could stay in supervised "family homes" to ease a chronic bed shortage in youth justice facilities. Principal Youth Court judge Andrew Becroft is supporting the plan, which will allow more young offenders to remain in the community.
Child, Youth and Family is spearheading initiatives allowing more young offenders to live on supported bail or staying in "family homes", after a meeting with key agencies, including Judge Becroft and Children's Commissioner Cindy Kiro. Supported bail, introduced last year, provides community support and services, including activity-based day programmes, for teens on remand for alleged offending."
