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Spotlight on restorative justice in Darwin
On October 20, Jesuit Social Services celebrated its 40th anniversary in the Northern Territory. With a spotlight on Restorative Justice, more than 70 people gathered in Darwin at a breakfast forum to hear about embedding restorative practice into the justice system. Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Northern Territory, Jared Sharp, speaking at the event. The…
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Fundraiser has Artful Dodgers Studios rocking
Twenty years ago Jesuit Social Services established the Artful Dodgers Studios as a way to use music, art and culture to engage with marginalised young people. One of the longest running Community Cultural Development programs in Victoria, the Artful Dodgers Studios provides a flexible and welcoming space where young people can collaborate with experienced artists…
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On a pathway to an improved future
People with an acquired brain injury make up over a third of people in the Victorian prison system. KATHRYN KERNOHAN speaks to Brigid Henley about how the Enabling Justice Project helps create opportunities for people with an acquired brain injury after their release. Navigating day to day life after leaving prison can be extremely challenging…
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Just Voices Speakers Program goes international
A group of visiting Bangladeshi public and private officials have learned more about the way Jesuit Social Services works with vulnerable young people. This week, coordinators of the Just Voices Speakers Program Danielle Sherry and Paulie Stewart teamed up with Indigenous artist Dave Arden to discuss the work of the Artful Dodgers Studios with at…
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Bereavement support like a lifeline
When Ian Maurer’s son, Tim, took his own life in 2006, Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program became “like a lifeline” for Ian. Support After Suicide participant Ian Maurer He participated in an eight-week early bereavement program but once it finished he felt there was “nothing to connect to”. Some time later, Ian was…
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Fundraising event has Artful Dodgers Studios rocking
“The best ever!” Artful Dodgers Studios’ Paulie Stewart and Angeliki Androutsopoulos address the crowd at the fundraising event. That was the verdict from all those involved with the recent trivia night to raise funds for Artful Dodgers Studios, held at the Collingwood Town Hall and featuring a rocking live band, performances by studio participants, a…
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Spotlight on youth justice #justicesolutions study tour
Senior leaders at Jesuit Social Services recently went on a study tour to parts of Europe and USA in search of more humane responses to youth justice issues. Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards (third from left) and Executive Director of Programs Sally Parnell (right) with staff from Diagrama in Spain Over the past decade…
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How 16-year-old Steven moved from truancy to carpentry
When Steven dropped out of school, the Navigator program helped him back into training. SEZ WILKS checks in on Steven’s successful shift from school to trade. Jesuit Social Services’ Navigator program helps place young people in education and training. When 16-year-old Steven’s school referred him to the Navigator program, he’d barely been to class all…
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Justice Solutions tour kicks off in US and Europe
The Justice Solutions tour will visit Neustrelitz Youth Centre, Germany. Image credit: Jugendanstalt Neustrelitz Delegates from Jesuit Social Services’ Executive team and Board are about to embark on an international research trip to explore innovative and sustainable solutions to youth and adult justice issues. Taking place throughout June 2017, the Justice Solutions tour will investigate justice…
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How prison shaped Ron's justice career
Youth justice practitioner RON ZARTH shares his journey and how he came to work in Jesuit Social Services’ justice programs. This story was originally presented as a speech at our 2017 Annual Dinner. As a young boy I came from a very dysfunctional and abusive home environment. My stepfather was very strict and the home…