Government
Cabinet Decides Against Allowing Youth Care to Lock Minors in Their Rooms
The Dutch cabinet has abandoned plans to allow youth care institutions to lock minors in their bedrooms at night, reversing a proposal by the previous government. Minister Mirjam Sterk (CDA) cited intensive consultations with experts and staff, concluding that the measure was too severe and lacked sufficient justification. She highlighted risks such as sliding scales of practice due to staff shortages. While acknowledging challenges with violent or sexually inappropriate behavior among residents, the minister announced ongoing discussions with institutions to manage these situations better.
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