The board wants to cut the number of young offenders in custody by 10 per cent with a greater focus on alternatives, including specialist fostering.
The proposals follow the deaths in custody of several young people, including 14-year-old Adam Rickwood.
Speaking at the board's annual convention, chairman Rod Morgan said: "They remind us how much more we have got to do.
"We owe it to them and all children in custody to ensure that they are safe from harm and the causes of their offending are effectively addressed." The three-year draft strategy promises more custom-built secure units, better training for staff, and an emphasis on vocational training and education for offenders. It proposes greater use of temporary release programmes, non-secure accommodation and electronic tagging.
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