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Justice in Jobs: The importance of employment to youth in the justice system
Finding work with a criminal record is fraught – and often, maintaining employment in complex and changing circumstances can be even harder. Yet evidence and experience show many justice-involved job-seekers are motivated workers, capable of making the most of opportunities when given a chance. And employment and training provide the stability, purpose and resources young people need to move away from the criminal justice system and onto a better path.
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In brief: Summary of our response to the Employment White Paper
Our blog post summarises our submission to the Federal Government’s once-in-a-generation Employment White Paper.
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Review of Victoria prison system highlights need for better trained workers
A recent report found Victoria’s prison system is rife with bullying, harassment, sexism and racism – creating an unsafe workplace for staff and impacting on the ability for prisoners to turn their lives around. Victoria must look at international best practice and ensure its staff are equipped and supported to perform challenging work.
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JVES makes a “dream come true” for Biruk
After over 30 unsuccessful job applications and no luck with a Job Active service, Biruk* was losing hope and thought of giving up his dreams of working as an electrician. Eventually, friends recommended that he connect with Jesuit Social Services’ Jobs Victoria Employment Service program, which assisted him with his resume, job search training, and supported him to find work at an electrical company in 2022 - his “dream come true".
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Volunteering at Ignite Café ‘a privilege’ for Chee Ming
Chee Ming was food shopping at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market when she stumbled on an employment-help stall staffed by Jesuit Social Services. After hearing about her interest in hospitality, Jesuit Social Services connected Chee Ming to Ignite Café, our social enterprise café where people experiencing barriers to employment and training can come to build skills and connections to find work. Our staff also helped her find casual work in events.
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Connexions was founded in 1996 and is Victoria's first dual-diagnosis service. Connexions supports young people aged 16-28 years old who have a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use issues. We provide assertive counselling, casework and advocacy support to participants, and also offer secondary consultation, training and support to other workers.
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Artful Dodgers Studios, a program of Jesuit Community College, is a flexible and welcoming studio space where young people aged 15-27 years old can create art and music with the support of experienced artists and musicians. Established in 1996, Artful Dodgers Studios is one of Victoria’s longest running community cultural development programs.