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Victorian Coroner’s findings highlight urgent need for bail reform
Read our media release responding to the Victorian Coroner’s findings that the tragic death of Veronica Nelson could have been avoided.
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New youth justice spending data highlights effectiveness of restorative justice programs
Read our media release responding to the Productivity Commission’s 2023 Report on Government Services.
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Significant failings of WA’s youth detention system require urgent reform
Read our media release responding to Four Corners' investigation into WA's youth detention system.
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NT raising the age a step forward in keeping vulnerable children safe
Read our media release welcoming the NT Government’s introduction of legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12.
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Tasmania takes positive step to keep young children out of detention
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to ensure no child under 14 is held in youth detention, while reiterating that this is just one step toward the ultimate goal to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
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Federal Election result shows Australians want action to reduce inequality
Jesuit Social Services congratulates the incoming Albanese Government on its Federal Election victory, and says the result is a recognition that Australians want to see action on key issues including climate change and reducing poverty and inequality.
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Zero emissions transition plan must prioritise affected communities
The latest report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which assesses methods for reducing greenhouse gases to mitigate climate change, is a reminder that people experiencing disadvantage and communities with livelihoods dependent on emissions-intensive...
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Emphasis on place-based responses an effective way to prevent crime
The implementation of a range of recommendations to prevent crime through targeted work in disadvantaged communities, as highlighted in the final report of the Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System, will ultimately support a more cohesive Victoria with less crime and fewer victims, says Jesuit Social Services.
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National policies and place-based solutions crucial to address climate change
A new report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which...
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NT prison lockdown an urgent reminder youth justice reform is needed
Reports that the Alice Springs youth detention facility is in lockdown after four residents tested positive for COVID-19 reveal a deeper youth justice crisis requiring urgent legislative and operational reform, says Jesuit Social Services....