Government to introduce residential diversion programme for at-risk children

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July 21, 2026

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Government to introduce residential diversion programme for at-risk children

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The Government is moving to intervene before vulnerable young people enter the criminal justice system.

Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams says new legislation will soon pave the way for a residential diversion programme aimed at steering at-risk children away from crime.

He made the announcement while responding to questions at the Ideas Forum.

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