Social Reinvestment WA

WA's Aboriginal-led coalition of 30+ NFP working to end the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA's justice system.

[ABC Indigenous @ABCIndigenous]

How deadly is this!

In the Kimberley region of WA, local Halls Creek artist Gaven Stretch has been busy of late turning this graffiti-covered wall into a spectacular mural.

Gaven's creation has only come to life with the help of young people lending a hand.

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

Our Blueprint for a Better Future outlines an evidence based whole-of-system approach that responds to the underlying causes of offending to reduce crime, ensures the wellbeing of children & young people, & delivers safer and better futures for our most disadvantaged communities

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

In good news, SRWA has already identified evidence based principles and a path forwards for WA’s youth justice system that we can use as a blueprint for reform.

Find our more: https://t.co/MEUyvcklsC

[Anne Hollonds @AnneHollonds]

It’s now clear that this is a failed system. Cultural, structural & organisational reform is needed at the core of youth justice.Tinkering won’t work. But where are the principles to underpin a reform roadmap? Where is the compass to guide investments? https://t.co/4CaajmYuVw

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

Alongside our 30 non-government coalition members, we began work on this pathway to reform several years ago, when it came evident that full-scale reform was needed.

[Aus Law Human Rights @AusLawyersHR]

Instead of causing further trauma, the WA youth justice system should legally recognises & uphold #Children's #humanRights.
WA needs a #HumanRightsAct that requires public authorities to act consistently with #childrights
#wapol #auslaw #WA4HRA
@WA4HRA
https://t.co/qCOHya7HuJ

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

An Op Ed from SRWA’s Principal Manager Sophie Stewart in @WAtoday this morning in response to the unrest at #BanksiaHill.

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

“It is no surprise when a volcano that has been rumbling and blowing smoke for months erupts.

Likewise, it is unsurprising that the situation at Banksia Hill has devolved into significant unrest...”

https://t.co/UfQx8iu1N9

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

- Create a whole-of-government youth justice strategy to support children and families in the community.
- Create an independent inquiry that enables truth telling.

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

Yet another incredibly alarming self harm incident has occurred inside Unit 18 – where WA children are held at Casuarina maximum-security adult prison.

We’re choosing not to share the details of this incident as the content revealed in The Australian is highly distressing

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

- Raise the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 years old, to keep primary school kids in community.
- Introduce a trauma-informed and therapeutic, collaborative model-of-care with community experts and Aboriginal leaders.

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

“We don’t the government to save us… Don’t just give us another pilot. Give us the keys to the safe and 20 years, then you might just see generational change.” - Barbara Henry NFSWC

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

“Use the resources and power that you have, to put people in poverty into positions of influence” - Kristen O’Connell

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

“The reason that we get a lot of public policy, is because we allow it… There is a blurring between stats and people on the street. But there are real human beings at the centre of this.” -@SquigglyRick

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

Dr Fiona Stanley: At Maranguka/Bourke the local aboriginal community took control of their data, and it enabled them to make such a difference to youth crime in their community #JusticeReinvestment #DataSovereignty

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

@CCYPWA: The tough on crime rhetoric is a perfect example of how we aren’t prioritising a wellbeing approach. Putting more chidlren in Banksia Hill & Unit 18 isn’t addressing the issues that cause offending

[Social Reinvestment WA @SocialRWA]

We’re looking for people to join our @SocialRWA team, and help us transform WA’s justice system.

https://t.co/6De0Ui39K8

#RaiseTheAge #JusticeReinvestment

[Change the Record @Change_Record]

The #RaiseTheAge website has a fresh look. Check out the community-led alternatives to prison that are working to keep children with family and in community - not behind bars - across the nation & see how you can take action to help #RaiseTheAge today. https://t.co/6GAEvLlnvG