Holtze Youth Detention Centre opens

Young people in detention are moving to the new Holtze Youth Detention Centre in Darwin from today as the new purpose built centre becomes operational.

The new facility, which will house young people who are on remand or have been sentenced, will see young people transfer from the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre this week.

Designed to focus on rehabilitation strategies, the new Holtze Youth Detention Centre will provide young people with the life and vocational skills required to choose a better path once they leave detention.

The facility includes:

• learning spaces
• medical rooms
• recreation areas.

The learning spaces will host education programs, delivered by qualified teachers, that focus on providing job-readiness training and practical skills to better equip them for future employment opportunities.

Young people will also have access to GP, dental and mental health support services and access to other medical professionals as required within the medical rooms.

The centre features four separate accommodation blocks which also include shared spaces for young people to interact and engage in development programs.