There are now fewer places in northern Ontario where youth in conflict with the law can serve their time. The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has closed 10 of 18 youth justice centres – facilities where 12-17-year-olds serve sentences for various crimes. The remaining youth justice centres are located in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury. "We're seeing youth who are experiencing mental health issues, long-standing mental health issues that are about more than resolving a crisis situation." He is looking for ideas to create an Indigenous-led youth justice system that would keep young people closer to home.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2021 11:08 UTC