Hon Ruth Dyson
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment (Child, Youth and Family Services)
29 September 2006 Media Statement
Report received on alternative Youth Justice sites
An important next step in improving resources in the Youth Justice system has been taken, Minister for Child, Youth and
Family Services, Ruth Dyson said today.
Ruth Dyson has received a report from Child, Youth and Family (CYF) regarding potential alternative sites for the
planned Youth Justice Residence in the central North Island.
"This report from CYF is an important next step in creating a solid platform of information to assist in assessing the
options for Youth Justice Central moving forward."
The Minister is expected to announce the preferred site for the residence in the next fortnight, once the report's
recommendations have been fully considered.
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