Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 439

    (1)     The rehabilitation and positive development of children and young persons held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre is to be promoted through individualised programs of meaningful and structured activities and support, including—

        (a)     evidence-based interventions that address any underlying causes of offending behaviour or alleged offending behaviour and encourage the child or young person to build insight into and take responsibility for their actions; and

        (b)     education, training and skills development; and

        (c)     exercise and other recreational activities; and

        (d)     development of personal skills, including independent living skills (if applicable), to support the child's or young person's reintegration into the community.

Example

An example of meaningful exercise and recreational activities is a child or young person having the opportunity to spend a target of 2 hours exercising or playing sport.

    (2)     The rehabilitation and positive development of children and young persons is to be promoted by supporting opportunities for children and young persons to safely transition from custody into the community, including by engaging appropriate service systems to provide continuity of care and support.