Insights

  1. Rebuilding trust between police and at-risk young AustraliansWhen a teenager in Melbourne's outer suburbs sees a patrol car slow down near the basketball court, the reaction can swing either way depending on what has…
  2. Organising a community forum on juvenile justice reformIn neighbourhoods from the inner west to the wheat belt, Australians are increasingly asking how their towns can keep young people safe without locking them…
  3. Parental incarceration and its effects on children in Douglas CountyWhen a parent is locked away, the sentence rarely ends at the prison gate. Across the United States, an estimated five million children have experienced…
  4. Young people need tailored support, not one-size-fits-all punishmentAcross Australia, the conversation about youth justice is shifting away from punitive responses and toward approaches that recognise each young person as a…
  5. Building Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms in Australian SchoolsSchools across Australia are quietly reckoning with the fact that many students walk through the gate carrying burdens adults never see. From the outer suburbs…
  6. A Local Advocate’s Guide To Douglas County Family CourtSupporting a young person through family court requires patience, accurate information, and a clear view of what the court can and cannot decide. For families…
  7. Trauma and the teen brain: what justice professionals need to knowFor frontline workers, magistrates, police, and policy advisors across Australia, the young people who come into contact with the justice system are usually…
  8. Community partnerships that reduce youth incarcerationAcross Australia, the conversation around young people and the justice system is shifting away from detention and toward community-led solutions. Local…
  9. Building Effective Alternatives to Youth DetentionA good alternative to detention program keeps young people connected to family, education, culture and positive relationships while addressing the behaviour…
  10. Helping your teen understand their legal rightsWhen your child hits Year 9 or 10, conversations start to shift. They're catching public transport alone, working shifts at the local café, and navigating…