Youth Justice Policy

Territory Families has responsibility for young people who have been detained in a Youth Justice Centre. Using a trauma informed and strengths based approach Territory Families aims to assist young people in custody through the provision of educations, therapeutic treatment, related services and activities.

Category 1: Administrative

These policies relate to legislation, governance and operational philosophy of Youth Justice Centres in the Northern Territory.

• Records Management
• Youth Justice Officer Uniforms

Category 2: Security

These policies are about maintaining a safe and secure environment within Youth Justice Centres.

• Searches
• Prohibited Items
• Use of Approved Restraints
• Use of Force
• Escorts and Transfers

Category 3: Communications

These policies are about the ways in which young people can make contact with others and receive communication from others and how information integrity is maintained.

• Communications
• Personal and Professional Visits
• Official Visitors Program
• Complaints
• Confidentiality and Client Information Management

Category 4: Management of Young People

These policies are about the day to day interactions with young people that meet their individual needs.

• Admissions, Warrants and Release
• Addressing the needs of young people charged or convicted of a sexual offence
• Case Management, Assessments and Throughcare
• Accommodation of Young People and Young Adults
• Structured Day
• Supporting Girls and Young Women in Detention
• Seperations
• Leave of Absence
• Positive Behaviour Support

Category 5: Health Services

These policies are about the way young people are provided with health care services.

• Health Services - Determination 5.0 is currently under review and will be replaced shortly
• Young People at Risk
• Mandatory Reporting