“For some time, I’ve been concerned about how our criminal justice system works in silos,” Attorney General Yasir Naqvi said in an interview. No two justice centres are alike, as each is created by community members based on extensive local consultations, catering to specific identified needs. Those questions — and a move provincially to promote community hubs — led to a look at the concept of Community Justice Centres. A Community Justice Centre would not only help address the underlying problems, he said, but also expedite charges, given London youth spend a disproportionate amount of time incarcerated. What’s needed is a detox centre, a safe injection site and “housing, housing, housing,” he said.

Source: thestar April 22, 2018 02:37 UTC