YOUNG OFFENDERS LEARN TO SAVE LIVES
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Juvenile Justice. Media Release.
"Young offenders at Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre were today presented with their
Bronze Medallion certificates, recognising their efforts in developing the required level of
knowledge to perform water rescues, said Minister for Juvenile Justice, Graham West.
“Not only are the skills they learned in custody beneficial to the safety of the community,
but by passing the course, the young offenders have obtained a very useful qualification
which may help them gain employment and keep them on a positive path.”
They trained and studied for more than two months, including an hour a day of physical
work, such as improving their stroke, running, safety drills and performing CPR.
“The course, which is funded by the NSW Government, improves a young offender’s
self-esteem, confidence and discipline,” said Mr West."