Month: July 2024

Chief Jason Potts Operationalizing and implementing evidence-based policing (EBP) to modernize law enforcement practices and enhance their effectiveness in the U.S. has encountered resistance but there are signs it is gaining momentum. EBP emphasizes the importance of targeting, testing, and...

This session features four young men with recent lived experience of the youth and adult justice systems. They will discuss their pathways in and out of the justice system, how they navigated various obstacles and social challenges, and their experiences...

Mr. Abraham Kuol  The African migrant diaspora in Australia is a very diverse group that have become valued and productive members of Australian society. A small number of African refugees experience a range of acculturation challenges in Australia leading to...

Dr. Mohammed M. Ali  The presentation will address the intersection of high harm offending, peer affiliation, and social media use among justice-involved young people, emphasising the increasing prevalence of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat in their lives. Despite the...

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...