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Elected Federal Government must commit to National Centre for place-based approaches
With a small number of communities across Australia dealing with complex and entrenched disadvantage, Jesuit Social Services says the elected Federal Government must commit to a National Centre for place-based approaches to ensure all communities have a chance to flourish....
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Marginalised jobseekers must be a key focus of Victorian State Budget
The Victorian Government’s 2019/20 State Budget is an opportunity to ensure that jobseekers who face significant barriers to employment aren’t overlooked, says Jesuit Social Services....
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It’s time to close Youth Courts
It is imperative that Children’s Courts are closed courts. Young people presenting before the Children’s Courts are some of the most vulnerable children in our community – many have been exposed to trauma, have experienced long term disadvantage and experience the ongoing stigmatization...
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Learnings from New Zealand can inform Australian justice systems
Senior leaders from Jesuit Social Services will next week embark on a study trip to New Zealand to learn more about innovative approaches to dealing with adults and young people who have contact with the criminal justice system. The organisation’s findings and observations will be shared with...
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Hotel segregation demonstrates urgent need for reform of anti-discrimination laws
The recent reporting of racial segregation at an Alice Springs hotel highlights the urgent need for the Northern Territory Government to address gaps in the Territory’s anti-discrimination laws, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Parkville tensions demonstrate the need for skilled and experienced youth justice staff
Victoria’s youth justice system must prioritise keeping children out of detention and intervening early to reconnect young people with school and employment to avoid the sort of incident that occurred at Parkville overnight, says Jesuit Social Services....
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NT investment into domestic violence prevention can lead to generational change
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Northern Territory Government’s $22 million investment into implementing the first of three Action Plans to prevent domestic violence, help change behaviours and support victims....
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New offences for intimidation ignore underlying factors
Proposed new legislation that will result in sentences of up to 10 years in jail for intimidation of a police officer, protective services officer, custodial officer or youth custodial officer fails to address the underlying factors behind tensions in the justice system, says Jesuit Social Services....
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NSW must look at best practice to address juvenile justice tensions
The NSW Government is experiencing challenges with its youth justice system, The Daily Telegraph has reported....
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New initiative to increase the number of African-Australians in Victoria Police
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Victorian Government’s Jobs Victoria support for a new initiative to increase the number of African Australians in Victoria Police....