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International Women's Day: we must reverse the trajectory of female incarceration rates
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, let us pause to remember the women at the margins of society, those who remain out of sight and out of mind. Like those in prison....
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Known unknowns - youth justice
On Wednesday 16 November Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards joined host Jon Faine on ABC 774 to discuss youth justice as part of his 'Known Unknowns' series....
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'Naming and shaming' young offenders would only further marginalise
There has been growing attention given to issues of youth crime, with talk of ‘thugs’ and youth gangs widespread in the media. As a tough on crime response to these issues, the Victorian Opposition recently proposed the introduction of reforms which relate to the naming and shaming of young...
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Breaking down barriers to employment
Immigrant communities often face the issue of not being able to obtain employment in their field or at a level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. There are systemic barriers to entry which mean that many people within these communities work in roles where they are significantly...
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Why justice reinvestment works
Two months ago, the Northern Territory’s youth justice system was placed in the national spotlight with ABC TV’s Four Corners’ revelations of abuse and brutalization carried out towards vulnerable young people....
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Strategies to address youth offending must address the drivers
This week, Jesuit Social Services is presenting at the 2nd Australasian Youth Justice Conference, which is hosted in partnership by the Australasian Juvenile Justice Administrators (AJJA) and Griffith University. Jesuit Social Services is pleased to have this opportunity to meet with key...
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Addressing insecure work must be accompanied by addressing disadvantage
Last week, the Victorian Inquiry into Labour Hire and Insecure Work handed the Victorian Government its final report after receiving almost 700 submissions from individuals and organisations, including Jesuit Social Services....
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To address youth offending, we must look to the evidence of what works
Last Thursday Jesuit Social Services joined Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton, community leaders and experts at a youth summit to discuss one the most important issues facing our state: the involvement of young people in serious and violent crime....
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Youth skills help build a more just future for all
With youth unemployment rising in Australia, it's harder than ever for young people to land their first job. SEZ WILKS argues for employment programs that teach not only technical skills, but life skills, too....
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No 'one size fits all' solutions to youth unemployment
In an election focused on 'jobs and growth' both major parties have addressed youth unemployment. But the proposals of neither party will meet adequately the needs of the most severely disadvantaged young jobseekers. They ignore the human reality....