Youthlaw Policy Platform

Youthlaw’s Policy

Read our Youthlaw Policy Platform to find out more about the causes we advocate for.

Smart Justice for Young People

In 2011, Youthlaw established Smart Justice for Young People (SJ4YP) – a partnership of over 40 social service, health, legal, and youth advocacy organisations.

SJ4YP  advocates for evidence-based and effective responses to justice involving children and young people.

You can find some of the work SJ4YP does below:

•  SJ4YP’s Response to the Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System
• SJ4YP Key Priorities for the Victorian State Election 2022
• SJ4YP’s Letter to the Attorney-General About Implementation of OPCAT 2023

For more information on Smart Justice for Young People contact:

Anoushka Jeronimus 

anoushka@westjustice.org.au 

Campaigns

Youthlaw’s current campaigns include:

• Police accountability
• Youth diversion
• Fines reform
• Justice Reinvestment

Media Enquiries

For all media enquiries contact:

Ariel Couchman

CEO Youthlaw 

ariel@youthlaw.asn.au or policy@youthlaw.asn.au