A facility for children and youth who, due to developmental disorders, learning difficulties and problems in social functioning, are at risk of social maladjustment and require special organisation of education and working methods, psychological and educational support and sociotherapy, and who have a statement of special educational needs issued due to the risk of social maladjustment. Children and young people are admitted to youth sociotherapy centres for the period for which the statement was issued. The tasks of the youth sociotherapy centre include eliminating manifestations of behavioural disorders and preparing students for an independent and responsible life after leaving the centre, in accordance with valid social and legal norms.