Volunteering at Youthlaw
Our 2015 annual intake for volunteers has now closed . Thank-you to all who applied. Our next intake will be March 2016.
Category Archives: Updates
Making a difference to young people’s lives
Dear Ministers
As you are planning priorities for your first term, we take this opportunity to raise with you key areas for policy development.
The Youthlaw Policy Platform 2015 outlines realistic directions and outcomes that will substantially assist a significant and growing number of vulnerable young people across Victoria.
Federal Senator calls for independent investigation of police in Victoria
Senator Marshall (speech 30 Sept 2014) is spot on. Speaking about the recent apology and compensation from Victoria Police to a victim of police mistreatment ( Corinna Horvath) he said:
Incidents like those experienced by Corinna Horvath are still occurring and before the courts.
Youthlaw comment on police shooting 23rd September 2014
Police accountability and independent investigation
The recent shooting of an 18 year of man by police raises again police and law enforcement accountability. At a time when police powers are increasing and there is a fear of terrorism this is crucial .