“You can get failed by systems”: We say we care about victim-survivors of violence and yet we jail them as kids Matthew Tyler JesuitSocialServices Kate Fitz-Gibbon abc.net.au/religion/austr…

The children of the first commissioner of the Aboriginal deaths in custody Royal Commission have written to the Prime Minister urging him to intervene to reverse the tough on crime agenda being pursued by the Territory government. abc.net.au/listen/program…

New data reveals the number of juveniles in custody in NSW has risen by 34% — Indigenous children make up 60% It comes after the govt strengthened bail laws preventing repeat youth offenders from being released if they were charged with similar offences abc.net.au/news/2025-08-1…

Record surge in youth detention exposes Minns Government’s failed bail laws nationaltribune.com.au/record-surge-i…

Disproportionate jailing of First Nations children in NSW is an affront to human rights. alhr.org.au/boscar-data-ns…

‘Post & boast’ laws aim to stop young Australians glorifying crimes. Will they drive them deeper into ‘a failing justice system’? Yes theguardian.com/australia-news…

This opinion says it all on the failure of tougher bail laws on children in NSW so stop it NSW Government theage.com.au/national/nsw/n…

Whether they are stoking the flames, fanning the flames, or just keeping the embers burning, many politicians are the ones who see crime rates rising and coming down hard on crime regardless of the actual statistics and long-term trends harveyreporter.com.au/news/crime/pol…

“Designing a Justice Reinvestment (JR) Mechanism for New South Wales: A Discussion Paper" published by Just Reinvest NSW (JR NSW) is calling for governments and Aboriginal communities to work together to design a strong and effective policy mechanism for JR in NSW. justreinvest.org.au/building-a-pat…

Youth crime in regional NSW down 12% with even sharper drops in crime hotspots: 'There is no youth crime wave' - James Clifford, Aboriginal Legal Service theguardian.com/australia-news…

Spithoods, kids in jail: why doesn't Anthony Albanese stop this? newcastleherald.com.au/story/9068695/…

Youth crime rates have fallen up to 42% in parts of Barwon, one of the biggest drops across regional NSW. #youthcrime #justicereinvestment thewesternherald.com.au/single-post/st…

We completely agree with this lsj.com.au/articles/commu…

Archie Darcy is a dedicated member of the Youth on Track team at the JRNSW Mt Druitt site - Mounty Aboriginal Youth & Community Services - where he brings passion, lived experience and deep community ties to his work with young people. #justicereinvestment justreinvest.org.au/staff-profile-…

STAFF PROFILE – Mekayla Cochrane: “To succeed, you need to be adaptable and independent. You have to be ready for the lows, but the highs do balance it out. Community can be hard work, but it’s so rewarding.” #justicereinvestment #staff #moree justreinvest.org.au/staff-profile-…

MEDIA RELEASE – Just Reinvest NSW (JR NSW) announces new Board of Directors following the transition from its status as an association to a Company Limited by Guarantee. JRNSW today announced its new majority Aboriginal Board with new Chair Mr. Blake Alan Cansdale. justreinvest.org.au/media-release-…

STAFF PROFILE – Dillion Saunders-Carr. You might recognise Dillon as one of the stars of the Mounty Yarns film. He is the newest member of the Youth on Track team in Mt Druitt and started out w/ Just Reinvest NSW (JR NSW) as a Youth Ambassador.  #mountyyarns justreinvest.org.au/staff-profile-…

Punitive bail laws driving surge in First Nations remand rates according to new AIC study #Aboriginaloverincarceration nit.com.au/04-02-2026/224…

well worth a listen - its been hapennning for years, tightening of bail laws only results in more Indigenous young people locked up - alternatives to punitive responses are cheaper and have more social and community benefits abc.net.au/listen/program…