Action description:
Youth Support and Diversion activities reduce the risk of First Nations young people coming into contact with justice systems by supporting wellbeing and positive behaviour change.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 10
Outcome 11
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Proportion of young alleged offenders (10 to 17 years) involved in police proceedings including charges and summons and cautions and diversions, Proportion of young people convicted and sentenced by type of sentence (community supervision and detention), Mental health/ substance abuse issues and family history of incarceration/ employment post release/ history of victimisation
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Indigenous Australians
Resourcing:
$12.2 million for 2023-24
Delivery timeframe:
Expected completion by June 2025
Agency:
National Indigenous Australians Agency