A troubled youth prison in central Victoria will close by the end of the year. 7NEWS
“It comes at an ideal time because our youth justice system is experiencing the lowest numbers in custody this century,” Erdogan said.Malmsbury has been operational since 1965 and has battled problems for years with inmate riots, staff shortages and escapes.Malmsbury has been operational since 1965 and has battled problems for years with inmate riots, staff shortages and escapes.
Erdogan said the new centre was purpose-built and features an intensive intervention community, a specialised primary health centre and two mental health units. The opening of Cherry Creek follows a review into Victoria’s youth justice system and includes additional training and responsibilities to support the delivery of psychosocial programs and case management for staff at Cherry Creek and Parkville.
The design also follows advice from independent experts and has drawn on insights from another review led by former Victoria Police chief commissioner Neil Comrie.7NEWSThe new youth justice facility was initially to be built in Werribee South, but faced community backlash, so it was moved further west to Cherry Creek — further away from residential and tourist areas.
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