At the beginning of 2023, the population of the community center for dispossessed minors is at its lowest with only three young individuals. An article regarding this topic is only available for subscribers. The article features an image of the center with a description stating that it is located in Saint-Hubert, surrounded by woods, high fences, heavy doors, and bars on the windows. The article also includes a summary from the director of the Son Tran center saying that the center is mainly for Brussels delinquency and is relevant to their journey. The rest of the article can only be accessed by subscribers. There are advertisements placed in the article.
With three young people in its midst at the start of 2023, the community center for dispossessed minors sees its population at its lowest in years.
By Guillaume Declaye
A Saint-Hubert, the only community center for dispossessed minors (CCMD) in the French Community stands between the prison and the IPPJ (public institutions for the protection of young people). Placed in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by woods, along an endless national road. High fences, heavy doors, bars on the windows. From the outside, the CCMD resembles in everything the neighboring prison. “With mainly Brussels delinquency, it is a kind of greening that seems relevant at this stage of their journey”, sums up the director of the Son Tran center.
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In conclusion, the situation at the community center for dispossessed minors in Saint-Hubert is concerning. With only three young people currently residing there, the center sees its lowest population in years. The director of the Son Tran center highlights that the majority of the minors come from Brussels and the center is a necessary step in their journey towards rehabilitation. However, with the facility resembling a prison and located in the middle of nowhere, it is important that serious efforts are made to improve the conditions for the minors and provide them with the necessary support for their rehabilitation. It is our hope that this article sheds light on the need for adequate resources and support for dispossessed minors.