Yasmar Juvenile Justice Centre(1946—2005)
For your application
The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.
Name of institution:
Yasmar Juvenile Justice Centre
Institution type:
Juvenile Detention
Street:
185 Parramatta Road
Suburb or town:
HABERFIELD
State:
NSW
Postcode:
2045
Country:
Australia
About institution
Institution included through:
Yasmar Juvenile Justice Centre
Also known as:
Yasmar Juvenile Justice Centre; Yasmar Shelter
Notes:
On 12 April 1946 under the provisions of the Child Welfare Act, Yasmar was established as a Shelter for the reception and temporary detention and maintenance of children or young persons. Over time the site had a range of purposes and functions being known as Yasmar Child Welfare Home and Yasmar Shelter before becoming Yasmar Juvenile Justice Centre in 1994.