Youth justice in Victoria is quite complex due to the public policy that affects the vulnerable and disadvantaged community, including families, parents, and young people. As a result, youth crime and other forms of violence systemically endanger the communities’ safety. In addition, many young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds released to the community lack culturally appropriate rehabilitation and social support that reciprocally increase delinquency and unhealthy family relationships.
The youth offending and deteriorating family relationships have immense health impacts, leading to a series of family violence and other violent incidences. The family and youth justice program has two components of projects that build a family relationship: social cohesion and mentoring young people in prison and after being released to the community.
For more information about the program, please get in touch with us through info@cmrh.org.au | 03 9008 4599
