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The Committee shall inquire into the high levels of involvement
of Indigenous juveniles and young adults in the criminal justice
system. With a particular focus on prevention and early
intervention, the Committee will identify:
- How the development of social norms and behaviors for
Indigenous juveniles and young adults can lead to positive social
engagement;
- The impact that alcohol use and other substance abuse has on
the level of Indigenous juvenile and young adult involvement in the
criminal justice system and how health and justice authorities can
work together to address this;
- Any initiatives which would improve the effectiveness of the
education system in contributing to reducing the levels of
involvement of Indigenous juveniles and young adults with the
criminal justice system;
- The effectiveness of arrangements for transitioning from
education to work and how the effectiveness of the 'learn or earn'
concept can be maximised;
- Best practice examples of programs that support diversion of
Indigenous people from juvenile detention centres and crime, and
provide support for those returning from such centres;
- The scope for the clearer responsibilities within and between
government jurisdictions to achieve better co-ordinated and
targeted service provision for Indigenous juveniles and young
adults in the justice system;
- The extent to which current preventative programs across
government jurisdictions are aligned against common goals to
improve the health and emotional well-being of Indigenous
adolescents, any gaps or duplication in effort, and recommendations
for their modification or enhancement.