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"We have noticed that there is a daily average of about 20 to 40 female offenders on remand in DATCs for assessment of their suitability for detention there.
"The increasing number of female offenders in this category has further stretched the existing staff resources and facilities at DATCs of Tai Lam Centre for Women and Tai Tarn Gap Correctional Institution," said the spokesman.
Chi Ma Wan Lower Detention Centre was originally a football field and was converted into a detention for Vietnamese migrants since 1978. It comprises 10 dormitories which will be converted into prison accommodation, workshops and other essential facilities required of a DATC.
"The open ground is ideal for the physical training of female drug addicts," the spokesman said.
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Schools urged to help immigrant children from China
Schools are encouraged to give appropriate assistance to pupils immigrated from China to help them overcome transient difficulties they may encounter.
Principal Education Officer (Services), Mr Chong Kwok-kit, said: "Given time and appropriate help, most of the difficulties faced by these children, such as speaking Cantonese dialect, understanding English or adjusting to the environment, can be
overcome.
"Schools should be sensitive to their needs and potential problems before they become aggravated. Teachers should also be aware of the factors leading to learning or adjustment difficulties and provide appropriate assistance."
Support services including school guidance and counselling services, and remedial teaching are already available in schools to help these pupils, he said.
"School heads are also requested to inform them about induction and an extension programme on remedial teaching of English designed for new immigrant children from China.
"The courses are run by the Education Department through voluntary organisations which aim at helping them adapt to the local and school environment," said Mr Chong.
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