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Insightful piece from the Productivity Commission today on the overwhelming evidence that shows locking up more children does not reduce youth crime - it actually has the opposite result. Add your voice - loom.ly/35Q1Bd8

“We can arrest them until the cows come home but there has to be a better way.” Wise words from Victoria Police - it's time for a smarter approach to youth crime. More via John Silvester, who digs into Scotland's dramatic turnaround. loom.ly/ziNvpEs

Our response to the NT Government's announcement of further bail amendments and greater stop and search powers for police - including permitting wanding in schools. Show policymakers you support evidence-based policy: loom.ly/35Q1Bd8

We’re delighted to be at Parliament House this morning, co-hosting a major event with National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds. We’re highlighting the urgent need for systems reform and for child justice to be made a national priority. Read more: justicereforminitiative.org.au/media_release_…

"The criminalisation of young children with experiences of poverty, disability, poor health, low levels of education and exposure to harm is a legacy the NT can no longer perpetuate." An important report on 10 to 13 year olds imprisoned in the NT. loom.ly/w1GhzZ0

The NT Government's announcement of 1000 new prison beds will not break cycles of reincarceration or reduce crime – it will do the opposite. Read more in our media release: loom.ly/Rmm0RSo

The NT already imprisons far more people than anywhere else in Australia - it's time for a smarter, evidence-based approach. loom.ly/4NE8KOQ

Supporting children’s positive development in the community is far more effective in preventing youth crime than punitive 'tough' policies. New Australian research has underscored the importance of early childhood education 👇loom.ly/-uJ9oV4

Shuffling people between prisons or adding extra beds will not solve the underlying issues behind the Northern Territory's overcrowding crisis. Read more in our media release: loom.ly/gPz4ejk

As the number of imprisoned children climbs in some states, Tasmania is helping to lead the country with its approach to youth justice. This week saw the release of the Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan 2024-25 - read the plan here: loom.ly/aPYnDGA

Moving children away from their families and support systems reduces their chances of escaping the cycle of reincarceration. loom.ly/hFzO-cM

The Queensland Government’s ‘Making Qld Safer Bill’ blatantly breaches domestic and international human rights standards and risks pulling children deeper into a failing punitive legal system. Read more in our media release: loom.ly/vZoVfPE

Access to effective and culturally meaningful support before and after release from prison is critical to preventing a cycle of reincarceration. Download our new position paper to discover the pathways towards a better justice system: loom.ly/ds5pxPM

Life in prison entrenches disadvantage and makes future offending and a return to prison more likely, not less. So to mark Gravy Day tomorrow, why don't you check out our new position paper on prisons in Australia?👉 loom.ly/QVb_PGE