Children's home could convert into rehab centre for criminals

Monday, 16 February 2015 00:00

Criminals could be relocated to Braddan if planning is approved to create a new rehabilitation and resettlement centre.

The Department of Home Affairs wants to convert Tromode House in Cronkbourne Village - if approved it would replace David Gray House.

The former children's home would become a base for the probation service and would offer probation, bail and after-care for offenders.

Chief executive Mark Kelly says a bigger facility is needed:

It's hoped the conversion will better address offenders' rehabilitation - something Mr Kelly says is key:

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