The Ministry of Solidarity and Social Justice, the Family and the Rights of the Child has announced that it will be carrying out a Safe Therapeutic Center project for children under 18 years of age. This centre will be built in Mtarfa with an investment of € 17 million.
The land where the project will be built in Mtarfa has been allocated to the government and is 15 acres. More than 65% of the land will be without buildings and will include open spaces and sports facilities, among others.
These details were announced by the Minister for Solidarity and Social Justice, the Family and the Rights of the Child Michael Falzon in a press conference, when he explained how this facility will be hosting 24 minors. and young people under the age of 18, who either have a court ruling or who have shown great difficulty in their behavior or emotions.
“I see today’s occasion as another important link that will continue to be linked to a chain of achievements brought about by the implementation of the Child Protection Law, which came into force by this Government in July 2020. A law that is finally there, fully functioning, and that is giving a strong voice to every child. A law that ultimately gives the same opportunities and aspirations to all the children of our country “, stated Minister Falzon.
