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As a child, James was no different to others his age – he dreamed of a job and a family. Sadly, he found himself on a path where he “just wanted to break rules” and ultimately got into serious trouble and received a criminal conviction.
“There’s a lot of jobs that I was restricted from that I was aiming for in my teen years,” James says.
“As a little kid I wanted to be a police officer, obviously I can’t do that anymore. I’ve also wanted to be a security guard – I can’t do that anymore.”
Find out how our JVEN program offered James the opportunity to move forward with his life.
Zero waste skills and sustainable food systems
Our Brunswick Ecological Justice Hub is piloting Zero-Waste Skills and Sustainable Food Systems, a new course in ecological literacy. This free six day program will help participants develop skills on how to manage household waste and better understand our food and energy system.
Andy Hamilton SJ on World Mental Health Day
When the stories of people who experience mental illness and of their treatment receive publicity, public attitudes to them change temporarily. Deep empathy and commitment is required for change to be sustained, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ
Just Transitions – Expanding the conversation: ecological justice series
To minimise the unfairness inherent in climate change, increasing attention is being paid to the idea of a ‘just transition’ – that is, how to move from current untenable economic and social systems to an ecologically sustainable, zero greenhouse gas emissions world in a way that ensures those least able to cope with climate change receive the help they need to successfully adapt.
Jesuit Social Services says that the Victorian Government's decision to retain the Parkville Youth Justice Centre for young women and boys aged 10-14yo is an important step in the right direction. "We know that large-scale detention facilities do not serve the purpose of rehabilitating and re-socialising young people ahead of their return to the community," says our CEO Julie Edwards. Read more at Yahoo! News.
The Herald-Sun reported on a joint statement we signed with leaders from Victoria’s health, legal and community sectors, which calls on the Victorian Government to adopt and put into action a number of key principles for an effective and humane youth justice system. Read the story here.
Following the dissolution of White Ribbon Australia, Jesuit Social Services’ The Men's Project has joined several other organisations focused on engaging men in prevention, early intervention and support strategies to highlight that Australian men remain crucial partners in nationwide efforts to end violence against women and children. "Working with men is one component of ending violence against women. Women and children’s services must be adequately funded to ensure a rounded approach to this issue," says Matt Tyler, Executive Director of The Men's Project. Read more at Pro Bono Australia.
