“It’s so disappointing and puts politics over people”: Why ‘adult crime, adult time’ won’t make us safer and will hurt kids
By Nadine Connell and Caitlin Davey It might make you feel safer, but evidence shows… Read More
Understanding sex and race inequalities in the criminal careers of cross-over children in Queensland
By Ben Matthews, Susan McVie, Carleen Thompson & Anna… Read More
Australia doesn’t need more anti-terror laws that aren’t necessary – or even used
By Keiran Hardy This spotlight was first published on Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has introduced a new bill that will amend the… Read More
Trauma of young people in youth detention centres
By Tony Jamieson* Young people in youth detention centres In Queensland there are over 250 beds between the existing two youth detention centres in Brisbane… Read More
More data transparency is needed about the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care
By Clare Tilbury* and Natalie Lewis** In recent years, Australian state and territory governments… Read More
Youth Justice Forum 2015: Summary and Recommendations
The Youth Justice Forum was a joint collaboration between the Queensland Chapter of Restorative Practices International and Griffith University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice,… Read More
