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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Pasifika Court
- 8 April 2019
In the sixth blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS reflects on his day at Auckland’s Pasifika Court and the positive benefits of taking young people out of the traditional court system. When you walk into the Pasifika Court in…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Korowai Manaaki
- 8 April 2019
In the fifth blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ Executive Director – Advocacy and Strategic Communications CATH NEVILLE writes that the Korowai Manaaki youth detention centre has a strong emphasis on experienced staff and education. On Friday 5th April, we went to the Korowai Manaaki youth…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour – Challenge 2000
- 5 April 2019
In the fourth blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS recaps his meeting with staff from Challenge 2000, a youth development, community and family social work agency. On our arrival, manager Damian Dempsey told us we would be receiving a…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour – Kapiti Youth Services
- 4 April 2019
In the third blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS reflects on his visit to Kapiti Youth Services and the service’s person-centered, strength-based approach to the health and support needs of young people. Day two of our #JusticeSolutions tour started…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Ministry of Justice
- 4 April 2019
In the second blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS writes that the NZ Government has committed to engage New Zealand citizens in a public conversation around what we valued as a society. Several days into our #JusticeSolutions tour of…
2019/20 Federal Budget again ignores the needs of vulnerable Australians
- 4 April 2019
This week’s Federal Budget represents yet another missed opportunity to work towards the compassionate Australia we all deserve, by ignoring the needs of vulnerable Australians, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Media Relations Manager KATHRYN KERNOHAN. With the handing down of the 2019/20 Federal Budget this week, the Federal Government is again ignoring the needs of vulnerable…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Victoria University of Wellington
- 1 April 2019
In the first blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS writes that strong political leadership has resulted in the embrace of restorative justice principles and international best practice in detention facilities. Jesuit Social Services’ Daniel Clements and Catherine Neville at…
Jesuit Social Services visits New Zealand on #JusticeSolutions Tour
- 28 March 2019
Senior leaders from Jesuit Social Services will next week embark on a study trip to New Zealand to learn more about innovative approaches to dealing with adults and young people who have contact with the criminal justice system. The trip to New Zealand continues the organisation’s determination to take a discerning approach to justice policy,…
Building pathways to employment for diverse communities
- 28 March 2019
With more than a quarter of Australians born overseas, diversity is a central pillar of our society. It is a strength that is recognised and welcomed by the vast majority of Australians. In December 2018, the Scanlon Foundation released its 11th national survey report on social cohesion in Australia. The report found that 82 per…
Survey for the Catholic Church’s Plenary Council 2020
- 23 March 2019
The Catholic Church in Australia is undertaking a major review of its operations. Known as the Plenary Council 2020, the review is seeking the views of a wide range of Australians to inform the agenda for the meetings that will be held. Further details are available at plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au Jesuit Social Services is assisting a committee of…