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This inspection examines the use of force, separation, segregation and confinement in NSW juvenile justice centres. This examination was not made because of any specific concerns or complaints in relation to use of force. However, it is important to ensure force is only used when necessary and appropriate.
We inspected all NSW juvenile justice centres:
Three centres are located near Sydney and three are located in regional NSW. Reiby is the only centre that accommodates young women and girls. Reiby also accommodates boys under 16.
The Inspector makes 60 recommendations. These include systemic improvements in:
The Use of Force, Separation, Segregation and Confinement in NSW Juvenile Justice Centres Report was tabled in parliament and published in November 2018.
Use of Force, Separation, Segregation and Confinement in NSW Juvenile Justice Centres Report (PDF , 1.9 MB)
NSW Government response to Use of Force, Separation, Segregation and Confinement in NSW Juvenile Justice Centres (PDF , 506.2 KB)
08 Jun 2023
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future.