Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 456

    (1)     A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to the support of public service bodies and public entities and other service providers—

        (a)     to fully and meaningfully engage in the programs referred to in section 447; and

        (b)     on the transition of the child or young person from custody into the community.

    (2)     Without limiting subsection (1), a child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to supported access to any of the following—

        (a)     meaningful community engagement activities;

        (b)     education and training;

        (c)     work opportunities;

        (d)     safe and stable housing;

        (e)     mental and physical healthcare;

        (f)     disability support;

        (g)     any other services or activities relating to the health, development or rehabilitation of the child or young person.

Division 2—Responsibility of children and young persons in youth justice custodial centres