Inspector of Custodial Services

Youth Justice Centres

Background

This series of inspections examined the safety and wellbeing of young people in custody as well as the security and management of every youth justice centre (YJC) in NSW.

Where we inspected 

There are six YJCs in NSW that accommodate young people aged between 10 and 21 years: Reiby; Cobham; Frank Baxter; Acmena; Orana; and Riverina. Three are located within the greater Sydney region and three are located in regional NSW. Reiby YJC accommodates young women and girls, and boys under the age of 15 years.

Recommendations 

The report found that each centre has strengths and weaknesses and made 51 recommendations aimed at improving the conditions and treatment of young people in custody and enhancing staff professional practice.

Report

The Inspection of Six Youth Justice Centres in NSW report was tabled in NSW Parliament and published in December 2020.

The Inspection of Six Youth Justice Centres in NSW report (PDF, 2.1 MB)

Media release (PDF, 95.9 KB)

Last updated:

27 Jun 2023

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