Domestic
Safety of Youth Institutions Under Serious Pressure: 'Urgent Measures Needed'
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security warns that the safety of youth and staff in Dutch Justicial Youth Institutions (JJIs) is severely compromised due to staffing shortages, high workloads, and budget cuts. Chief Inspector Elske van Amelsfort states that these conditions lead to increased boredom and unpredictability among residents, undermining the institutions' rehabilitative goals. The inspectorate has sent an urgent letter to the State Secretary demanding immediate action plans to establish minimum quality standards, noting that previous concerns dating back to 2019 remain unresolved despite ongoing ministerial efforts.
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