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'Military-style academy' for young offenders to be running by mid-year

17:19 pm on 6 March 2024

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It's full steam ahead with the government's plan to send young offenders to boot camps, despite youth advocates' assurances it won't work.

Children's minister Karen Chhour has announced a pilot of the 'military-style academy' will be up and running by the middle of the year.

Soumya Bhamidipati reports.