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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…
New Darwin youth justice facility must be fast-tracked
- 7 November 2018
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. “In its final report last year, the Royal Commission found that facilities…
Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health will save lives
- 24 October 2018
Jesuit Social Services strongly commends the Victorian Government’s commitment to establish a Royal Commission into Mental Health if re-elected next month. “It is heartening to see the Victorian Government show such strong leadership to tackle another deeply entrenched societal issue, after already completing a groundbreaking Royal Commission into Family Violence,” says Jesuit Social Services CEO…