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Isolation in detention has irreversible impact on young adults
James (not his real name) was a teenager when he was subjected to isolation in detention. For 22 hours a day, he was locked in his cell. For the other two hours he was permitted out of his cell with a small group of fellow prisoners....
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Damning report reveals extent of youth detention system failings
A damning report tabled today by the Victorian Auditor-General’s office reveals the shocking failures of the youth detention system to rehabilitate young people involved in the system, ultimately failing to reduce reoffending, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Letter to the Editor re: African young people in Victoria
The below letter was submitted to the Herald-Sun on July 18, 2018 with regard to recent comments made by the Prime Minister about young African people in Victoria....
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Support for frontline staff means less crime and fewer victims
This week’s investment of $2.77 million to support the Northern Territory’s frontline workers in child protection, youth justice and domestic violence services will ultimately result in less crime and fewer victims, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Victorian mandatory sentencing will result in more vulnerable people caught in the prison system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 20, 2018...
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Restricting prisoner access to redress scheme denies human rights
A coalition of representatives from Australia’s legal, human rights and community services sectors have signed an open letter to state and Federal Attorneys-General and Social Services Minister Dan Tehan, urging them to ensure people with criminal convictions have access to the National Redress...
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New youth justice data shows Australia is failing Aboriginal children
A tenfold over-representation of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people in the criminal justice system shows that Australia is failing vulnerable children, and raising the age of criminal responsibility and culturally-specific responses should be among the solutions to address the...
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A joint Catholic statement about bridging visas
In 2016 a small number of people seeking asylum were evacuated from Nauru and sent to Australia in need of medical care and support....
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Federal Government’s decision to strip income support is shameful
The Federal Government’s decision to strip income support and housing from a group of highly vulnerable families seeking asylum in Australia will impact the entire community, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Investment in education key to keeping children and young people on track
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Government’s $44 million expansion of the Navigator education program statewide....