Dr Stephane Shepherd
There has been a overall drop in the numbers of young people in custody in Victoria over the past 10 years. However, there has been a rise in the number of young people processed through the justice system for high harm offences. Additionally, there has been a simultaneous increase in the number of young people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds entering the system. This presentation canvasses the factors underpinning the over-representation of CALD young people and considers strengths-based community-led solutions to reduce justice system contact and improve the lives of young people and their families.