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A world where prisons are a last resort
Jesuit Social Services recently released the ‘Prisons, climate and a just transition’ discussion paper, which argues that in a world of worsening climate change, Australia’s reliance on imprisonment is increasingly untenable. John Ryks, Policy and Research Manager who works with Jesuit Social Services’ Centre for Just Places, spoke to us about the thinking behind the paper.
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Federal Election 2022: Raising the age must be a priority of incoming Federal Government
Jesuit Social Services’ recently released Federal Election platform, A blueprint for a just recovery, builds on 45 years of advocacy and action, to outline our vision for a just society. In this third in a series of pre-Election blogs, we focus on fair justice systems.
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National Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Symposium
Drawing on the research and lived experience of both local and international experts, the Symposium will consider opportunities to enhance secondary prevention of child sexual abuse in Australia.
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NT raising the age a step forward in keeping vulnerable children safe
Read our media release welcoming the NT Government’s introduction of legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12.
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Jesuit Social Services Annual Dinner
Please join us at our 2023 Annual Dinner to celebrate and support the work of Jesuit Social Services, and hear the Frank Costigan QC keynote address, which will be delivered by Senator Malarndirri McCarthy. Senator McCarthy is a Yanyuwa Garrawa woman, the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Indigenous Health, and a Labor senator for the Northern Territory.
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Victoria’s move to #RaiseTheAge will support children, families and the broader community
Read our media release responding to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew's announcement the state will move to raise the age of criminal responsibility.