Youth Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
The Bill passed in July 2025.
Youth detention and transfer facilities
The Holtze Youth Detention Centre (HYDC), located in Darwin, is the NT’s only youth detention facility. A separate facility in Alice Springs supports the transfer of young people to HYDC from Central Australia.
Youth justice services
Programs to support positive behavioural change and reduce the risk of reoffending.
Youth arrests and preparing for court
A young person can be arrested by the police if they are alleged or suspected to be involved in an offence.
If they are charged, they may also need to go to court.
Support for families with an at-risk child or young person
Read more about Support for families with an at-risk child or young personReports, census and data
For reports and data, go to the Department of Corrections website.