Getting that information for you, Madam Chair. I think over the number of the last few years the answer is six. We have six female offenders in that facility. It does have space for 10 open beds and four secure beds. Over times these numbers have been down. I think we recognize after the Young Offenders Act and new YCJA, Youth Criminal Justice Act, that there was more of a philosophy around not incarcerating youth and having them work to be reintegrated into our communities. We weren't sure if that would be a temporary phenomenon, but I think the numbers are still down in our facilities, our youth facilities overall. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 21st, 2006
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