Youthlaw welcomes the Andrew Government’s first budget which demonstrates their commitment to assist vulnerable young people. Much of its investment in early intervention, preventing family violence, education, support services and diversion represents a positive development towards many of the key policy areas identified in Youthlaw Policy Platform 2015.
In April 2012, The Victorian Government initiated a landmark inquiry into handling of child abuse allegations within religious and other non-government organisations. The inquiry’s final report Betrayal of Trust was tabled in Parliament on 13 November 2013 and contained recommendations which included the introduction of criminal offences for failing to disclose and to protect in regard to child sex abuse.
Our 2015 annual intake for volunteers has now closed . Thank-you to all who applied. Our next intake will be March 2016.
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.
