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Inspector of Custodial Services
Inspection of the six youth justice centres in NSW
We will conduct an inspection of the six youth justice centres in New South Wales (NSW):
| Youth Justice centre | Proposed inspection date |
Acmena Youth Justice Centre Acmena Youth Justice Centre is located in South Grafton, approximately 615kms north of Sydney. The centre has a capacity for 45 young males mainly from the far North Coast, Mid North Coast and New England areas. |
January 2022 |
Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre is the largest youth justice centre in NSW located at Kariong near Gosford approximately 80kms north of Sydney. The centre has a capacity for 120 males aged 18 to 21 years. |
March 2022 |
Cobham Youth Justice Centre Cobham Youth Justice Centre is located in Werrington approximately 50kms west of Sydney's central business district. The centre has a capacity for 105 young people mainly from the Sydney metro area. |
May 2022 |
Reiby Youth Justice Centre Reiby Youth Justice Centre is located in Airds near Campbelltown, approximately 60kms south west of Sydney's central business district. The centre has a capacity for 55 young people. |
July 2022 |
Orana Youth Justice Centre Orana Youth Justice Centre is located in Dubbo, approximately 395kms north west of Sydney. The centre has a capacity for 30 young people mainly from the central and far west areas of NSW. |
September 2022 |
Riverina Youth Justice Centre Riverina Youth Justice Centre is located in Wagga Wagga, approximately 460kms south west of Sydney. The centre has a capacity for 45 young males, mainly from the Riverina and South-Western areas of NSW. |
November 2022 |
Our inspections will focus on:
- Safety and security
- Resources and systems
- Care and wellbeing
- Rehabilitation and education
The Inspector of Custodial Services may consider other relevant matters that may arise in the course of this inspection.
Inspection of youth justice centres terms of reference (PDF, 134.7 KB)
Last updated:
27 Jun 2023
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