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How dialogue helped Billy reflect on harm caused
16-year-old Billy* did the wrong thing under the influence of drugs and older peers, but took responsibility for his actions through our Youth Justice Group Conferencing program. ...
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Justice-involved teens encouraged to self-express through art gallery visit
How a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria encouraged justice-involved students at our Ignatius Learning Centre to delve into their creativity and self-expression.
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City trip builds confidence and connection for school-disengaged teens
See how disengaged learners had a rare school excursion experience thanks to our Navigator program and its school holiday city trip.
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Setting a better path for a teen in trouble
When a 14-year-old boy named Luke broke into Dave Hammond’s house and stole his car, he could have faced a punitive response simply designed to punish a young person for their actions with little consideration of the circumstances that led to their behaviour. But on this occasion things were different. Dave – who was previously the General Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Western Sydney programs – and Luke both agreed to participate in a group conference, a process designed to repair harm and restore relationships rather than simply punish bad choices.
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A unique relationship puts Corey on the path to reach his potential
For young people who’ve spent time in out-of-home care, building trusting relationships with adults can take time. ...
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Specialist NDIS support to ease transition from care
With our specialised support, 17-year-old Allie prepared to exit out-of-home care and live independently in the community.
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Worth A Second Chance podcast returns
In the first episode of our relaunched podcast, Liana Buchanan – the principal commissioner at the Commission for Children and Young People in Victoria – discusses her office’s role in scrutinising conditions inside detention facilities, the harm caused by ‘tough-on-crime’ media narratives and some of the effective practices within Victoria’s justice system she wants to see protected.
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Justice in Jobs: The importance of employment to youth in the justice system
Finding work with a criminal record is fraught – and often, maintaining employment in complex and changing circumstances can be even harder. Yet evidence and experience show many justice-involved job-seekers are motivated workers, capable of making the most of opportunities when given a chance. And employment and training provide the stability, purpose and resources young people need to move away from the criminal justice system and onto a better path.
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Homelessness Week 2022 – stable housing helps people get their lives back on track
Around one third of people exiting prison do so into homelessness. The need for stable housing is critical in helping people to turn their lives around, become productive members of society and ultimately reach their potential.
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Housing support helps self-belief grow
The strong links between homelessness and contact with the criminal justice system are well documented. Twenty-five per cent of people entering prison experience homelessness in the four weeks before entering prison and more than half of those...