28 THE GREEK OMBUDSMAN __ Upgrading the implementation regime of corrective measures and defining the relevant framework. __ Revising the framework for implementation of community service. __ Revising the operation of Companies of Minors’ Protection and their Hostels. __ Revising the operation of the Minor Males’ Treatment Institute of Volos. __ Re-opening the Special Premises of Young Persons’ Detention at Volos. __ Examining measures towards establishing minor-friendly justice system. In this context, the Ombudsman has also submitted the following observations and recommendations: __ The draft Law on Minors and Youth Care Units must be submitted to consultation as soon as possible and subsequently implemented, given that, after L. 4322/2015, a large number of adolescent offenders who, according to Minors Guardians, should be placed in alternative living and support environments, remain with their families, in living conditions that are often inappropriate or harmful. The Strategic Planning does not address this gap adequately, and makes no mention of the Ministry seeking collaboration with public benefit organisations operating under private law for the creation of increased care hostels and shelters – even if as a pilot project. __ Despite the positive reference on the intention to increase the number of Minors’ Guardians and Social Relief officers, no specific objectives are mentioned, e.g. covering existing openings and ensuring the Guardians’ presence in all district courts, according to needs, etc. It should be highlighted that the envisaged in a different Ministry of Justice draft Law creation of working positions within the Guardians’ Service at the five largest district courts nationally may not e considered as a real increase of the number of Minors’ Guardians, because new staff will be required to serve in a different capacity, providing support and investigative services to underage victims, whose cases are under judicial scrutiny. It is therefore preferable that the Strategic Planning holds covering of the gaps in Minors’ Guardians Service as a priority of the Ministry, in respect of the actual needs at the country’s district courts for handling juvenile delinquent cases and cases of minors in danger. __ Upgrading the implementation of the corrective measures requires clarification, specifying the promotion of collaboration between Minors’ Guard-

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