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MEDIA ALERT: Time to build a more effective youth justice system, Thursday 21 February 1:30pm

February 21, 2013

Launch of the Youth Justice Think Tank Report:
“Building a more effective youth justice system”
Parliament House
Thursday 21 February 2013
1:30pm

The report ‘Building a more effective youth justice system’ is a result of a series of Youth Justice Think Tanks hosted by the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), the Youth Legal Service (YLS) and the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA).

The Think Tanks brought together over 100 policy makers, representatives from non-government organisations, legal experts and youth workers to explore how Western Australia could evolve our youth justice approach to better meets the needs of young people and the community.

An embargoed copy of the report is available

Media Contacts:

Irina Cattalini, CEO WACOSS: 0422 422 438 or 9420 7222
Craig Comrie, CEO YACWA: 0405 972 978
Cheryl Cassidy-Vernon, Director Youth Legal Service: 0413 88 9494

Click here to download a copy of this media alert.

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