There are two Government advocated Centers in the Western Province for the temporary detention and maintenance of Child offenders who are directed to these centers on Court orders. Also, there are two centers, run by voluntary organizations, that act in this regard. The following information depict about children who have been maintained under temporary detention in years 2008/2009.
Proposed Programme 2010
By expanding further the legal aid provisions which are currently provided, action would be taken to minimize the time they stay at the detention center.
Organization InformationDepartment of Probation and Child Care Services, Western Province
204,
Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Battaramulla. M.S.Manike Telephones:011 – 2865997(Commissioner), 011 – 2865998(Asst Comm.), 011 – 2865999(General) Fax Nos:011 - 2865848 Email:probationdepartmentwp@yahoo.com Website: www.probation.wp.gov.lk
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