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Reducing Indigenous Youth Incarceration Conference

Reducing Indigenous Youth Incarceration

Reducing Indigenous Youth Incarceration Conference

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

The Sir David Martin Foundation is proud to support the two day Reducing Indigenous Youth Incarceration Conference. Indigenous juveniles are 28 times more likely than non-Indigenous juveniles to be incarcerated.

Location:
Bayview Boulevard, Sydney
Date:
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Time:
8am - 6pm

Despite increased investment to reduce this, the problem continues to worsen.

The Reducing Indigenous Youth Incarceration Conference will explore new methods for reducing incarceration rates through innovative community partnerships and increasing Indigenous youth aspirations.

Conference dates - 26th & 27th September 2012

www.youthincarceration.com

You will learn to:

  • Plan, build and sustain practical crime prevention projects
  • Build innovative models for diversion
  • Offer post-transitional support pathways to reduce recidivism
  • Build positive relationships with police
  • Partner with education and housing providers for supportive environments

Featuring expert analysis from:

  • The Hon. Greg Smith SC MP, Attorney General & Minister for Justice, NSW Government
  • Philip Brown, Deputy Director, Custodial Operations, NT Correctional Services, Department of Justice, NT
  • Mark Burgess, Chief Executive Officer, Police Federation of Australia
  • Graham West, Chief Executive Officer, St Vincent De Paul Society, NSW
  • His Honour Judge John Nicholson, District Court of New South Wales
  • Luke Freudenstein, Superintendent, Local Area Commander, Redfern Police

Plus many more!

For the full speaker line-up and conference agenda visit: www.youthincarceration.com/agenda

Supporters of the Sir David Martin Foundation are eligible for an exclusive $100 discount off today's conference rate.

For more information or to register contact Criterion Conferences on 1300 316 882 or email registration@criterionconferences.com.  Don't forget to quote your discount code CC*SDMF when registering to receive your $100 discount.

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