Zurich will house young offenders in transitional facilities instead of prison

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Zurich plans to house young offenders in transitional facilities instead of prison. The Zurich Justice Department will place troubled youth aged 10-18 in closed residential groups for up to three months to address issues like trauma and aggression. This initiative aims to reduce overcrowding in juvenile detention and provide specialized support for a small group of repeat offenders.


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