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New Safe Aboriginal Youth Program For Tamworth
National Children’s Commissioner condemns new Victorian bail laws as a backward step for rights and wellbeing of children
Strengthening laws, creating efficiencies and cutting red tape
Vic bail reforms might be ‘tough’, but they aren’t effective
Victims of sexual violence often feel they’re the ones on trial. Independent lawyers would help
PREMIER’S KNEEJERK BAIL LAWS WILL DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACT FIRST NATIONS, WON’T IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY
IJM Welcomes Thailand Modern Slavery Conference 2025
Matter of when not where: AFP’s FAST hits its 50th arrest 
Alcohol and Other Drug Issues paper published
Albanese Government strengthening support for victims and survivors in the justice system
New Young Offender Plan To Tackle Youth Crime
His and hers: Differing views on safety in public places 
Legal aid is a lifeline for vulnerable Australians, but consistent underfunding puts the system at risk
Locking up children: “Not punitive” according to Premier Chris Minns
Indigenous Affairs Ministers Meeting Communique
Lack Of Global Diversity In Criminology Education
Government introduces bill to extend strict bail test for young people
RANSW Expands Critical Men’s Behaviour Program to Maitland and Blacktown
Lucy Letby case: the problems with expert evidence
More than $2 million in additional funding for Moree as Youth Justice NSW marks milestones
80% of young people refused bail is a poor test for reducing crime
New Orleans students showcase their creativity with iPad and Mac
Peru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima
New research examines the impacts of sexual extortion on children under 18
University of Canterbury Law enters THE world subject rankings in top 300 | University of Canterbury
Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on justice responses to sexual violence
New initiative to divert children away from criminal justice system
Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies
Fulbright study: Can US offer solutions to reduce youth crime and reoffending in Australia?
Applications Now Open For Youth Empowerment Program
Positive Pathways To Empower At-risk Youth
Can you run through airport security for love? Leave a child home alone? Here’s what the law says about Christmas movies
Australian-first study shines light on why some drug traffickers are more likely to be reconvicted than others
Justice Health Safeguards program expands to regional NSW
Voices of Aboriginal victims of crime inform calls for improved support
Luigi Mangione isn’t the first high-profile alleged killer venerated by the public
Moira Deeming’s defamation win shows nobody can play fast and loose with language – not even politicians
Victim-survivors share views on criminalising coercive control
Victim-survivors Support Criminalisation Of Coercive Control
Victim-survivors support criminalising coercive control
‘Super-matcher’ study wins $360,000 funding boost | University of Canterbury
Rainbow Lodge Aboriginal prisoner transport service secures two-year funding lifeline
New AIC report shows connection between viewing child sexual abuse material and fringe or radical content online
New AIC report shows connection between viewing child sexual abuse material and fringe or radical contact online
Donna Nelson’s guilty verdict is not an aberration. Japan has a high criminal conviction rate for a reason
A decade-long study reveals concerning trend of young women committing online sexual offences
NSW new $10.7 million for alcohol and drug services in Far West
$20.3 million for alcohol and drug services in Southern NSW