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Justice Solutions tour blog - Hameln Youth Justice Facility, Germany
As part of our ongoing blog series highlighting the learnings of our Justice Solutions tour, Jesuit Social Services’ CEO JULIE EDWARDS reflects on her visit to the Hameln Youth Justice Facility in Germany, where efforts are focused on the successful reintegration of young people back into the...
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Justice Solutions tour blog - Neustrelitz Prison, Germany
As part of our ongoing blog series highlighting the learnings of our Justice Solutions tour, Jesuit Social Services’ CEO JULIE EDWARDS writes about her experiences in Germany, where youth justice systems prioritise education, rehabilitation and resettlement....
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Justice Solutions tour blog - Baltimore and Washington DC
As part of our ongoing blog series highlighting the learnings of our Justice Solutions tour, Jesuit Social Services’ Executive Director of Advocacy and Strategic Communications CATHERINE NEVILLE writes about the importance of advocacy in striving for humane youth justice systems....
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World Refugee Day a chance to share national compassion
This World Refugee Day, ANDY HAMILTON SJ invites us to reflect on how we respond to people who are fleeing persecution....
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Justice Solutions tour blog - Missouri
In the first of our series of blogs throughout our Justice Solutions tour, Jesuit Social Services’ Executive Director of Advocacy and Strategic Communications CATHERINE NEVILLE writes about her experiences exploring Missouri’s innovative youth detention model....
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Upholding the rights of children and young people in youth justice
Policy team volunteer JEMIMA HOFFMAN writes about the denial of rights of children and young people in the youth justice system, drawing on the work of experts who participated in our recent National Justice Symposium....
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More than the sum of their crimes: listening to the voices of young people
Policy team volunteer DARCY TILBROOK advocates for a more rounded view of young offenders. He draws on Jesuit Social Services' recent conversation about how politics, media and public opinion shape youth justice in Australia....
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Investments into addressing youth remand numbers will ease pressure on system
As public concern has risen over community safety in Victoria, so too has the number of young people held on remand in the state....
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Deporting child migrants who commit crimes will only increase social exclusion
As Australian politicians talk tough on serious crimes committed by migrants, Jesuit Social Services volunteer JAMES ALLEN explores solutions that build trust, foster belonging and strengthen social cohesion for diverse communities....