WebOct 9, 2024 · “The Tasmanian government has also commenced a comprehensive reform of the youth justice system, including development of new facilities to replace the Ashley … WebFeb 24, 2024 · The Government’s support of the current review of TYSS, led by the Brotherhood of St Laurence, is welcome and provides the government and sector with an …
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WebThe Youth Justice Strategy Action Plan sets out the practical steps to implement the Youth Justice Strategy and change the story for young people Inclusion of 17-year-olds in the … WebJustice Reform in Australia Christine Alder and Joy Wundersitz n recent years in Australia there has been growing public and media concern about what is perceived to be an escalation in offending behaviour by young people, and the juvenile justice system's apparent inability to deal effectively with that offending. In response, a range of tappehorn
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WebReforming Tasmania’s Youth Justice System: Discussion Paper Response 6 As noted in the Discussion Paper, there needs to be a particular focus on engaging with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community given the over-representation of Indigenous young people in the justice system. Aboriginal involvement should be on their terms and led by them, as co- WebJul 29, 2010 · The Tas Government proposes raising the age to 18: Youth Justice Bill 1997 cl 3. [50] This is consistent with art 1 of CROC which provides that ‘child’ means every person under 18 years of age. [51] DRP Submission 46. The proposal is also supported by NSW Youth Justice Coalition DRP Submission 91. WebJun 8, 2024 · Media release – Roger Jaensch, Minister for Education, Children and Youth, 8 June 2024 Raising the minimum age of detention The Tasmanian Liberal Government will raise the minimum age of detention from 10 to 14 as part of our comprehensive reform of the Youth Justice System in Tasmania. This will be one key element in […] tapped-inductor