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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....
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Ombudsman investigation will shine a light on inhumane practice of solitary confinement
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Victorian Ombudsman’s impending investigation of the use of solitary confinement of young people in the Victorian prison system....
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NT investment into diversion will result in less crime and safer communities
The Northern Territory Government’s $5 million investment into an innovative model that will support children and young people to get back on track will result in less crime, fewer victims and safer communities, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Returning Victorian Government will improve outcomes for vulnerable groups
Jesuit Social Services congratulates Daniel Andrews’ Victorian Government on its emphatic victory in Saturday’s state election, and looks forward to working closely with the Government to ensure positive outcomes for marginalised individuals and communities....
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Addressing intergenerational poverty requires place-based approaches
Responses to intergenerational disadvantage must be tailored to individual communities and only long-term investments will help to improve outcomes, says Jesuit Social Services....
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One year anniversary of Royal Commission report a chance to reset
The one year anniversary of the final report of the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory is an opportunity to take stock and re-commit ourselves to a youth justice system that strengthens, rather than harms, children, families and the community,...
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New Darwin youth justice facility must be fast-tracked
Another incident at Darwin’s Don Dale centre overnight is further evidence that the new youth detention facilities, announced as a result of the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory, must be fast-tracked says Jesuit Social Services....
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Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health will save lives
Jesuit Social Services strongly commends the Victorian Government’s commitment to establish a Royal Commission into Mental Health if re-elected next month....