Glossary Term Juvenile school
- Functions
- Type of 'care'
Summary
The Children's Welfare Act 1954 defined the juvenile school as an institution 'to care for juvenile offenders committed to the care of Children's Welfare Department and young persons admitted or committed to Children's Welfare Department who are in need of special supervision, social adjustment and training' (s.14).
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Timeline
1864 - c. 1954 Reformatory
Juvenile school
Prepared by: Cate Elkner
Created: 12 June 2009, Last modified: 14 July 2010