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Jessica Evans, Assistant Professor, Criminology, Toronto Metropolitan University

Ontario’s closure of youth detention facilities has not resulted in more support for young people

Without investment in community-based service providers to support youth being transitioned out of custodial settings, it is unlikely that youth will thrive. (Shutterstock)

The Ontario government said it would save $40 million per year by closing 26 youth detention centres in 2021, with promises to use those savings to support community services for youth.

Framed as a cost-savings strategy aligned with the objectives of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the money saved through the closures would be reinvested in community-based services and alternatives to youth detention.

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