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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. ...
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Advocacy and changemaking: reflections from the Women's Policy Forum
Jesuit Social Services’ Policy and Advocacy volunteer JEMIMA HOFFMAN recaps the presentation by Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards and GetUp!'s Shen Narayanasamy at the recent Women's Policy Forum....
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World Mental Health Day - reflection by Andy Hamilton SJ
On World Mental Health Day (October 10), ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that one of the most challenging features of mental illness is the lack of understanding and empathy we receive from others....