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The abuse of people in detention happens in secret; OPCAT findings must be made public
- 13 February 2020
National Justice Symposium
- 2 September 2019
Decriminalisation of public drunkenness will save lives
- 23 August 2019
The Victorian Government’s commitment to decriminalise public drunkenness and develop and adopt an alternative, health-based response will save lives and give vulnerable people pathways to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, says Jesuit Social Services. “We are extremely pleased to see the Victorian Government recognise that public drunkenness laws like those which have been in place…
Making youth justice a national priority
- 13 June 2019
Across Australia, youth justice systems are failing some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Recently, in Queensland, the ABC’s Four Corners program exposed the scandal of hundreds of children and young people aged between 10 and 17 being held in adult watch houses across the state each year. In the Brisbane City…
Open Courts and Other Amendments Act at odds with goal of rehabilitation of young people
- 23 May 2019
The Victorian Government’s passing of the Open Courts and Other Amendments Act 2019 is at odds with the goal of rehabilitating young people who have contact with the youth justice system, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Policy and Advocacy volunteer TONY SANTOSPIRITO. The Open Courts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2019 was passed on 2 May…
Enhanced training for youth justice staff will result in better outcomes
- 16 April 2019
Enhanced training for new youth justice officers, and a commitment to annual refresher training for staff who work with the Territory’s most vulnerable young people, will result in better outcomes for staff, young people and the broader community, says Jesuit Social Services. “We all want people who have contact with the youth justice system –…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court
- 8 April 2019
In the seventh blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ CEO JULIE EDWARDS writes that Auckland’s Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court demonstrates effective justice by holding people to account and supporting them to connect with family and community. Participant handbook at the Alcohol and Other Drug…
#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…