Domain
2. Fewer Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system
Goal
2.3 Fewer Aboriginal people progress through the criminal justice system
Outcome
2.3.1 More people are diverted from further contact with the criminal justice system
Status
In progress
Agency
Youth Justice, Department of Justice and Community Safety
Where we are up to
The Koori Youth Justice Program is delivered through 14 funded agencies, supported by a total of 23 staff. Thirteen of these agencies are Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations and one is a community based agency (Anglicare). The suite of programs provide preventative, early intervention and case management services for Aboriginal children and young people at risk of Youth Justice involvement, or subject to a Youth Justice Order. The program suite includes the Koori Community Based Youth Justice Program, Koori Early School Leavers Program, Koori Intensive Support Program, Aboriginal Liaison Officers and a Koori Court Advice Worker.