Blacktown Community Corrections is temporarily closed for refurbishment until 2 August 2024.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Health support and on the spot $400 fines are now available for low-level drug offences instead of going to court. To find out more, visit nsw.gov.au/EDDI

The NSW Poisons Information Centre hotline is currently impacted by the nationwide Optus outage. During this time, please call the temporary hotline number on 1300 392 539 for all poisons advice.

In the event of an emergency, call 000.

More info: poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au

Media cannot identify children involved in any court matter without special permission. In NSW, this includes those who were children at the time of an offence, even if they are adults now. ⚖️ Learn more about sensitive proceedings and contempt of court: bit.ly/45GQs1S

A new way of working in child protection cases across NSW should see more families stay together.

#LegalAidNSW , Aboriginal Legal Service, and @NSWJustice have entered a partnership to ensure all families involved in care matters are referred to access early legal advice.

Trying to wrap your head around sentencing for the Legal Studies HSC exam?

Sentencing is complex, and requires courts to balance competing interests. Our podcast #SentencingExplained breaks down how this process works. Listen now at bit.ly/NSWE2.

Take a behind the scenes look at the great work of the Drug Toxicology Unit.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Around 83% of sexual assault victims recorded by NSW police are women and we know that many sexual assaults go unreported. It is time to recognise the devastating impact of sexual violence and reflect on how we can keep our community safe.

Thank you Kate Jenkins, Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner, for her outstanding contribution to women's safety and gender equality. It was a pleasure working with her Australian Human Rights Commission several years ago and meeting with her again this week as her term comes to an end.

As I finish, Hannah Tonkin, NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner I wish you strength as you begin your journey as the first Women’s Safety Commissioner for NSW. I know you will make a big difference in this role.

CHANGES TO IN-PERSON VISITS AT NSW PRISONS

Visitors will no longer be required to complete Rapid Antigen Screening prior to entry into NSW correctional centres.

More information for visitors can be found here: correctiveservices.dcj.nsw.gov.au/csnsw-home/con…

.Hannah Tonkin, NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner is now on Twitter in her role as the first NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner.

Follow her account to learn more about Dr Tonkin’s work, leadership, oversight and advice on NSW women’s safety policy development and law reform.

CHANGE TO IN-PERSON SOCIAL VISITS AT NSW PRISONS

From 6th February 2023, inmates in NSW are no longer required to be COVID-19 vaccinated to receive an in-person visit with their family and friends.

Other COVID-19 visit rules still apply: dcjnsw.info/COVIDsafeinper…

Considering a career in law? Find out what it’s like to be a judge at the NSW Supreme Court in today’s episode of #SentencingExplained .

Justices Christine Adamson and Robert Hulme join host Peter McClellan to reveal all. Listen in at bit.ly/NSWE2
#sentencing #auslaw

What should we do to fight modern slavery in New South Wales?

Have Your Say now.

haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/fighting-moder…

The Commissioner and JMI strive to ensure that a wide range of stakeholders can contribute their diverse knowledge and expertise to this work. Visit the website of the Commissioner for more info on the strategic planning process and how to get involved. dcj.nsw.gov.au/justice/anti-s…