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Secure, long-term funding for postvention services can save lives
New statistics shows the number of Australians who die by suicide has increased – which means more people bereaved by suicide are at heightened risk. This World Mental Health Week, we want to see secure, long-term funding for postvention services, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Media Relations...
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New reports show the failings of the Victorian youth detention system
New reports by the Victorian Auditor-General’s office and Victorian Commissioner for Children and Young People highlight the significant strain the state’s youth detention system is under – and the harmful impact this has on the rehabilitation prospects of young people. It’s time for...
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New report reveals impact of isolation in prison
A new report by Jesuit Social Services reveals the physical and mental impact that isolation can have on young adults in the Victorian prison system. Change is needed to improve their chances of rehabilitation and reintegration in the community, writes Jesuit Social Services Communications...
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Isolation of young people in prison leads to irreversible damage
Victoria’s adult prison population grew by 71 per cent over the 10 years to 2017 – an extra 3,006 people. This is largely attributable to changes to bail laws: the adult remand population soared more than 150 per cent over the same period, and 38 per cent of young adults in prison are on remand....
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Shift in illicit drug rhetoric and policy should not be considered soft
An expansion of the successful Drug Court and trial of a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Victoria are are examples of a health-based response that reflects a compassionate, evidence-based policy agenda, writes Jesuit Social Services' policy volunteer MITCHELL GLASS....
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Francis' ordeal reveals failings of NDIS and the prison system
The story of a young man named Francis reveals significant failings of both the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the criminal justice system - and his plight must lead to better outcomes for people like him in the future, writes Jesuit Social Services Media Relations Manager KATHRYN...
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Law Week - Time to treat children with a restorative justice and welfare approach
This Law Week, it's time to talk about the need to raise the age of criminal responsibility to better support young children, writes Jesuit Social Services' Media Relations Manager KATHRYN KERNOHAN....
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New approaches are needed to work with repeat offenders
As the Crime Statistics Agency releases research showing that a small number of repeat offenders are responsible for more than 40 per cent of incidents recorded by Victoria Police, Jesuit Social Services' Media Relations Manager KATHRYN KERNOHAN writes that new approaches to working with repeat...
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Postvention funding can work to reduce suicide rate
Secure, long-term funding to support people bereaved by suicide will ultimately save lives, writes Jesuit Social Services volunteer FRAN SHEAHAN....
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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....