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Why locking up youth offenders fails to reduce crime – and what we should be doing instead

By Ross Homel, The Guardian, 21 February 2023

February 21, 2023

There's no need to be locked in to failed ideas

By Greg Barns, The Mercury, 20 February 2023

February 20, 2023

Media Release: Inquiry into imprisonment is a step forward for smarter justice

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 14 February 2023

February 14, 2023

Canberra road toll is tragic but increasing prison sentences is not the answer

By Lorana Bartels and Gary Humphries, The Canberra Times, 6 January 2023

January 06, 2023

Jailing children a costly failure when trying to cut crime

By Dr Mindy Sotiri, The Australian, January 3rd 2023

January 03, 2023

Media Release: Tragedy demands a smart response for a safer Queensland

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 30 December 2022

December 30, 2022

A better way forward for Tasmania’s most vulnerable

By Christine Milne AO, Mercury, December 2, 2022

December 15, 2022

Media Release: Tasmania’s shift to a therapeutic youth justice approach hailed a positive step

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 23 November 2022

November 23, 2022

Media Release: Political bravery required to confront the failure of Banksia Hill

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 15 November 2022

November 15, 2022

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