Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, what I am saying is that when you are dealing with teenagers, unless there is an apprehension and they are put into some kind of custodial agreement under the Child Welfare Act, it's very difficult if they are not willing to partake in whatever program is laid out to force them to that. People around this table know, and those that are old enough to have teenagers will know that teenagers are very strong minded. They have minds of their own. They also have their own rights as young adults. So there are places, there are some legal vehicles like apprehending, like trying to get a wardship temporary or permanent, but it's not the norm and it's very difficult to be effective. For example, if you take under the Child Welfare Act somebody that is 16 or 17 and put them in a facility and they decide, unless it is going to be a locked, secure facility, then chances are and history has shown myself and the Member will know as well, young people don't want to stay where they are placed, then it is very easy for them not to stay. 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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