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Parkville tensions demonstrate the need for skilled and experienced youth justice staff
- 21 February 2019
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. “An effective youth justice system is one that supports children in the community, only uses detention as a…
NT investment into domestic violence prevention can lead to generational change
- 14 February 2019
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. “This is a significant investment that can lead to generational change by supporting prevention and early intervention. This funding will educate the community about domestic violence…
New offences for intimidation ignore underlying factors
- 5 February 2019
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. The Victorian Government yesterday introduced the Justice Legislation (Police…
NSW must look at best practice to address juvenile justice tensions
- 23 January 2019
The NSW Government is experiencing challenges with its youth justice system, The Daily Telegraph has reported. “New South Wales is not the only state that has recently dealt with issues, sometimes violent, in its juvenile justice system,” says Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards. “These issues lead to poorer outcomes for everybody – they jeopardise the prospects of…
New initiative to increase the number of African-Australians in Victoria Police
- 9 December 2018
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. The Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program will actively promote the large number of job and career opportunities in Victoria Police to African Australian communities. It will provide guidance, support and training…
Ombudsman investigation will shine a light on inhumane practice of solitary confinement
- 6 December 2018
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Victorian Ombudsman’s impending investigation of the use of solitary confinement of young people in the Victorian prison system. “Through our work with young people and adults in the prison system, we regularly see the irreversible physical and mental harm that can be caused by the use of solitary confinement,” says…
NT investment into diversion will result in less crime and safer communities
- 4 December 2018
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. “We commend the Northern Territory Government on its commitment to positive reform of the youth justice system after…
Returning Victorian Government will improve outcomes for vulnerable groups
- 26 November 2018
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. “The resounding election victory on Saturday shows that Victoria welcomes increased investments into vital community services such as education and health.…
Addressing intergenerational poverty requires place-based approaches
- 20 November 2018
Responses to intergenerational disadvantage must be tailored to individual communities and only long-term investments will help to improve outcomes, says Jesuit Social Services. “If the Federal Government wants to effectively and practically address complex intergenerational marginalisation and disadvantage, it must ensure it empowers communities to lead and support solutions and commit to change over the…
One year anniversary of Royal Commission report a chance to reset
- 15 November 2018
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, says Jesuit Social Services. “All the evidence to the Royal Commission…