Eden, Kiah , Pambula,Tura Beach, Wonboyn, Nethercote, Millingandi, Greigs Flat,Wyndham  Towamba,Merimbula, Lochiel.

youth crime

Victoria to place social workers in schools to prevent youth crime

The Wire / By

Across Victoria, schools are about to take on a new role in tackling youth crime. The government is introducing social workers and early intervention officers into classrooms, hoping to spot the warning signs before violence takes hold. The program is designed to identify young people at risk of disengagement and provide support before crime becomes …

Victoria to place social workers in schools to prevent youth crime Read More »

Age of Criminal Responsibility needs to go further in Victoria

The Wire / By

Victoria has raised the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years of age, but the commissioner for children and young people says the reform falls short of what is needed. With rising concerns over youth crime in Melbourne’s suburbs, the commission argues the issue goes beyond criminal interventions and into a public health …

Age of Criminal Responsibility needs to go further in Victoria Read More »