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.
Category 2: security
These policies are about maintaining a safe and secure environment within Youth Justice Centres.
- Searches PDF (196.6 KB)
- Prohibited items PDF (568.7 KB)
- Use of approved restraints PDF (211.8 KB)
- Use of force PDF (188.7 KB)
- Escorts and transfers PDF (240.0 KB)
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 PDF (550.4 KB)
- Personal and professional visits PDF (577.5 KB)
- Official visitors program PDF (254.1 KB)
- Complaints PDF (546.7 KB)
- Confidentiality and client information management PDF (287.9 KB)
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 PDF (179.1 KB)
- Addressing the needs of young people charged or convicted of a sexual offence PDF (147.6 KB)
- Case management, assessments and throughcare PDF (578.9 KB)
- Accommodation of young people and young adults PDF (373.1 KB)
- Structured day PDF (540.1 KB)
- Supporting girls and young women in detention PDF (545.2 KB)
- Seperations PDF (177.4 KB)
- Leave of absence PDF (731.1 KB)
- Positive behaviour support PDF (631.5 KB)
Category 5: health services
These policies are about the way young people are provided with health care services.
Last updated: 02 August 2022
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