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They argue that these closed youth care institutions should not exist. It’s very odd that we’ve created a prison-like setting where a child can end up there without any involvement of the criminal justice system. That cannot continue; they should simply disappear.
If you then look at what these children in youth care actually need, their basic needs are very clear. They have missed a foundational stability, and therefore they require a stable, loving place to live. It’s crucial that they can attend the same school they came from and keep the same circle of friends. In essence, the goal is to restore and preserve a basic sense of normalcy and continuity in their lives.
The speaker emphasizes that this is “very basic.” For some of these children, the challenges are significant enough to come with a heavy burden or “rugzak” that they carry. In many cases, they indeed need trauma therapy. However, the overarching aim should be to provide and pursue that therapeutic support as part of their baseline needs.
In summary, the core message is that closed youth care facilities should not exist because they create a confinement-like environment outside the criminal justice system. Instead, the focus should be on meeting fundamental needs: a stable, loving home, continuity in schooling and friendships, and, where necessary, trauma-focused therapy to address the burdens they carry.