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A brighter future for women in the justice system equals a brighter future for us all
On International Women's Day, our focus should be investing in addressing the factors that lead to the involvement of women in the justice system, writes Jesuit Social Services volunteer FRAN SHEAHAN....
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Provocative rhetoric undermines the capacity for communities to thrive
[caption id="attachment_5455" align="alignright" width="300"] Participants of a Jesuit Social Services Vietnamese Settlement Group.[/caption]...
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Is Australia really being overrun by youth crime on the rise?
Young offenders must be seen and treated differently to adults, and youth justice strategies should be based on evidence of what works, writes Jesuit Social Services volunteer FRAN SHEAHAN....
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"The Apology engendered great hope. It remains unrealised".
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Vulnerable young people need support, not stigma
Focusing on punitive measures as a means of tackling crime deprives us of the opportunity to constructively discuss effective solutions that address the causes of alienation and disengagement young people often experience, writes Jesuit Social Services Communications Coordinator ANDREW GILLETT. ...
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Federal Government’s MYEFO seeks to create second class citizens
The Federal Government's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook seeks to create second class citizens who are excluded from full participation in society, writes Jesuit Social Services Media Relations Manager KATHRYN KERNOHAN....
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Raise the age of criminal responsibility
Jesuit Social Services has joined more than 50 Victorian organisations in signing an open letter to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, calling on the Government to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years of age....
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Reflections on Caux Dialogue on Land and Security
Earlier this year Jesuit Social Services' Ecological Justice Policy Officer BRONWYN LAY joined experts in Switzerland to deepen her understanding of the links between land degradation and human security. She reflects on her experiences and Jesuit Social Services' journey of reconciliation with...
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Anti-Poverty Week: small things matter in our quest to eradicate poverty
Anti-Poverty Week (October 15-21) is a chance to reflect on issues of poverty and hardship, both locally and globally. ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that small things matter in our quest to eradicate poverty. ...