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Decriminalisation of public drunkenness will save lives
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....
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Making youth justice a national priority
Across Australia, youth justice systems are failing some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities....
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Open Courts and Other Amendments Act at odds with goal of rehabilitation of young people
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....
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Enhanced training for youth justice staff will result in better outcomes
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....
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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court
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...
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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Pasifika Court
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...
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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Korowai Manaaki
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...
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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour – Challenge 2000
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....
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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour – Kapiti Youth Services
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...