Vaud's justice system struggles to place convicted minors after Valmont closure

The closure of Valmont, a facility for at-risk youth, is creating significant challenges for the Vaud justice system in placing convicted minors. Judges are struggling to find suitable educational solutions for young offenders since Valmont, the only Vaudois establishment for non-detention placements, shut down last year. This has led to some adolescents being placed in provisional detention or left at home despite crisis situations. The juvenile justice system, which handled nearly 4,000 cases in 2025, also faces a shortage of partners for community service supervision, impacting its ability to manage cases effectively.