Adelaide Youth Training Centre, Youth detention center in Cavan, South Australia
The Adelaide Youth Training Centre is a detention facility for young people aged 10 to 18 located across two campuses in the Cavan area. The facility provides education through a specialized education center and offers vocational training programs to develop employment skills for residents.
The Jonal Drive campus began operating in 1993 as the state's first permanent youth detention facility. The Goldsborough Road site opened in 2012 to replace the former Magill Youth Training Centre.
The center employs cultural advisors who help residents maintain connections to their families and heritage while in detention. This support allows young people to preserve their identity and cultural roots during their time at the facility.
Visitors should be aware this is a secure facility with restricted access and specific entry requirements. Contact the facility directly to learn about visiting procedures and any regulations for tours or family visits.
The facility is also known as Kurlana Tapa, an alternative name reflecting the significance of local communities within the center. This dual naming highlights the institution's recognition of the cultural identity of the young people it serves.
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