Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member raises an issue that there is no clear answer to. If she's talking about how do you deal with a near adult that is still 17 or 18, then I can tell you that it's not the normal practice to apprehend. If they are involved in a drug bust, if they are from out of province and they are found doing crack cocaine in their hotel room, then I would suggest the issue that the Member raised is one that is not clearly a child welfare issue and that there are other factors. If it's a situation where they are from out of province, then it is another situation. The normal course of events dealing with children and family tend to focus on children that are much younger. There is very little capacity to deal with teenagers, especially as they get close to being at the age of majority where they have their own rights. If it's not a young offender situation and it requires a voluntary agreement that they have to be a party to, then it is often very difficult to get their concurrence. So the Member has identified an area where there are no clear answers. There are resources when there is agreement by all the concerned parties, but those for the most part tend to be located down south. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 260-15(3): Treatment Options Available For Youth In Trouble
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 260-15(3): Treatment Options Available For Youth In Trouble
Question 260-15(3): Treatment Options Available For Youth In Trouble
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 19th, 2004
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