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    Latest crime statistics highlight need for early intervention to prevent youth crime, gender-based violence

    • 20 December 2024

    The latest release from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency shows the number of young people committing offences has dropped over the past year, but that the number of crimes each young person is committing has increased.

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    Working together to end gender based violence this 16 Days of Activism

    • 25 November 2024

    Jesuit Social Services is proud to support this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, which encourages all members of the community to work together to prevent violence against women, and reiterates its commitment to lead work that will create stronger, more cohesive communities for everyone.

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    Suicide data demonstrates need for better access to specialised postvention support for those left behind

    • 10 October 2024

    New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today that the number of suicides across the country remains too high and has continued to increase in some jurisdictions, demonstrating the need for all people bereaved by suicide to have access to specialised postvention support, says Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program.

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    Postvention should be part of the narrative this World Suicide Prevention Day

    • 10 September 2024

    Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program remembers and honours the lives lost to suicide and acknowledges the immense grief and incredible strength of their loved ones left behind. 

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    Jesuit Social Services’ paper complements government’s rapid review report on preventing violence against women and children

    • 27 August 2024

    Jesuit Social Services has published a paper in light of the Federal Government’s rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence, with recommendations and reflections informed by the organisation’s almost 50 years of practice experience and research. 

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    Watering down of landmark youth justice reform won’t create stronger communities

    • 13 August 2024

    The Victorian Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 is deeply disappointing and at odds with international evidence and the recommendations of experts dedicated to improving outcomes for communities, reducing crime and supporting children to get their lives on track.

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    Youth Justice Bill a chance to support children towards more positive futures

    • 30 July 2024

    With the Victorian Government’s landmark Youth Justice Bill to be debated in Parliament from today, Jesuit Social Services has urged the state’s political leaders to look at the evidence of what works in creating stronger and more cohesive communities and to commit to evidence-based reform that allows all children to flourish.

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    Incoming NT Government must commit to making a fairer, more equal and sustainable future for all Territorians

    • 24 July 2024

    With a month remaining before polls open, Jesuit Social Services has released its priorities for youth justice and climate justice ahead of the Northern Territory election. A detailed election platform released this week outlines four priorities and 12 recommendations to create a fairer, more equal and sustainable future for all Territorians.

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    Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect provides better support for hardworking carers

    • 10 July 2024

    Jesuit Social Services recently launched the new home of its Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centre in Sunshine. This free of charge service offers a range of supports for family, carers, kin and supporters of people who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, and is the outcome of a key recommendation…

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    Youth Justice Bill a mixed bag of reforms, emphasis must be on evidence-based solutions

    • 4 July 2024

    The Victorian Government’s long-awaited Youth Justice Bill, recently introduced into Parliament, contains a comprehensive suite of reforms. While some of these will support vulnerable children onto more positive pathways, others are not aligned with evidence about how to best respond to people who have contact with the justice system.

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