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#WorthASecondChance campaign launched
We were proud to launch our #WorthASecondChance campaign on 24 July with over 120 people in attendance to support our call to fix the Victorian youth justice system and give young people a second chance....
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Supported housing helping to shape new self-identity
Launched earlier this year, our Link Youth Justice Housing Program is an innovative pilot program that provides intensive support and housing to young people aged 15-22 who have had contact with the justice system and are at risk of homelessness....
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Out of trouble and onto a pathway towards a bright future
Three years ago, when Charles was 15, he was asked to leave home....
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Our new campaign to fix youth justice in Victoria - #WorthASecondChance
For many years, Victoria led the country in supporting kids in trouble. Now we are seeing a negative shift towards harsh punishments that close the door on kids early. ...
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Jesuit Social Services launches #WorthASecondChance campaign
More than 100 guests joined us as we officially launched the #WorthASecondChance campaign at City of Melbourne Bowls Club last week....
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Navigating a future to stay in school and out of trouble
[caption id="attachment_5650" align="alignright" width="300"] Jesuit Social Services staff member and a program participant[/caption]...
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Prison supports help reconnect prisoners with their lives
Jesuit Social Services recently hosted Year 11 students from Xavier College, who spent a week learning about our programs and services. WILLIAM VERGANO reflects on the work of our Reconnect program, and the positive impact it can have on people exiting prison as they seek to move on with their...
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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....
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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. ...