Media releases Archives - Page 5 of 27

Youth Justice Strategy an important step towards a system that works for all
- 21 May 2020
The Victorian Government’s Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2020-2030, launched today, is an important step towards a strong, effective and humane youth justice system that gives vulnerable children and young people the best opportunity to get their lives back on track, says Jesuit Social Services....
Funding boost to legal assistance services will support vulnerable Victorians
- 11 May 2020
The Victorian Government’s $17.5 million funding boost to frontline legal assistance services including Victoria Legal Aid, Community Legal Centres and Aboriginal legal services will ensure that vulnerable Victorians will have access to vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Jesuit...
New report highlights urgent need to raise the age of legal responsibility
- 2 April 2020
A new report released by the Sentencing Advisory Council today reveals the unique vulnerabilities of children aged 10 to 13 years who have contact with the child protection and youth justice systems – and adds to the volume of evidence highlighting the need to raise the age of legal...
Spent conviction scheme will help people get their lives back on track
- 27 February 2020
Youth justice targets to reduce number of young people in detention vital in light of new spending data
- 23 January 2020
New approaches needed for young adults in the criminal justice system
- 3 December 2019
A new report by the Sentencing Advisory Council highlights that new approaches are needed to work with young adults (aged 18-25) who have contact with the justice system, says Jesuit Social Services....
Australian Governments must stop locking up 10-year old children
- 29 November 2019
Australia’s Governments must stop locking up 10-year-old children and raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, says Julie Edwards, CEO of Jesuit Social Services....
Victorian Government’s youth custody announcement a positive step, say health, legal, community leaders
- 10 October 2019
Youth detention reform will help young people get their lives back on track
- 29 September 2019
NT youth justice reform will support young people towards positive futures
- 18 September 2019