President Dr Mohamed Muizzu decided to establish a reform and rehabilitation centre to support at-risk children affected by crime, following recommendations from his Cabinet.
The decision was reached after thorough discussions on a paper presented by the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology during today's Cabinet meeting.
The paper outlines the proposed centre, which envisions a "long-term residential care facility" situated on an uninhabited island in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act. The facility would provide specialised treatment and unwavering support to children at risk of being subjected to juvenile delinquency and those with varying circumstances leading to juvenile delinquency.
The paper also provides a detailed outline of the recommended facilities and programmes that should be implemented in the proposed facility.
