pe girls. It is stated that, even under present conditions,
which are not altogether satisfactory, the majority of the Caversham
girls benefit from the training they receive to such an extent that they
can be trusted to earn their living in the community under supervision.

The Committee, however, are of opinion that the buildings and site are
most unsuitable for such an institution. Little level space is available
for recreation purposes, the property is overlooked at the back, and the
location and general plan of the buildings are such that the utmost
vigilance has to be exercised. For the inmates belonging to the
reformatory section it is considered that such an institution should be
situated in the country with sufficient suitable land to permit of
gardening and farming on a small scale. This would afford healthful
occupation for the inmates and contribute towards their support. Such an
institution should be so situated as to be readily accessible from all
parts of the Dominion.

In the matter of the admission of young offenders over sixteen years of
age to the Caversham Industrial School, and also to the Boys'
Training-farm at Weraroa, the Committee found that in these cases the
Courts have no authority to commit direct, but must first sentence the
young person to imprisonment and then recommend transfer to an
industrial school. Such a system is not only cumbersome, but is
fundamentally wrong, and should be remedied as soon as possible. The
Courts should have discretionary powers to commit any young offender
under eighteen years of age direct to an industrial school.

At Caversham there is a small proportion of the inmates who should be
transferred to a Borstal institution. This refers to the so-called
"over-sexed" girl, and the girl with strong anti-social proclivities,
who should be confined to an institution where there is provision for
segregation and treatment of refractory cases. In many instances these
young women should be kept under control for a considerable period. Many
are hopelessly immoral, and in the interests of society should not be
allowed their liberty.

That section of the Caversham institution comprising children committed
to the care of the State on account of destitution or unsuitable
conditions in their homes would be better provided for in a separate
receiving home. This would be in accord with the practice obtaining in
all the other centres.

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