Justice Advocacy Service

The Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) supports young people and adults with cognitive impairment in contact with the NSW criminal justice system.

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Thank you @jennyaitchison for recognising the amazing Joyce Pinchin today. We are so fortunate to have Joyce as part of the JAS team. At Maitland LC Joyce was often referred to as 'Mrs IDRS'. What a great community member. Thank you Joyce!
https://t.co/399WkJ8MHG

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Joyce Pinchin, an amazing JAS volunteer, was recognised today for her contributions to Maitland LC for the last 12 years. Joyce was unable to attend Maitland LC, but received a standing ovation at Cessnock LC. Thank you Joyce!
@NSWJustice @Volunteers_NSW
https://t.co/J7OeDr4gS0

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Joyce Pinchin, an amazing JAS volunteer, was recognised today for her contributions to Maitland LC for the last 12 years. Joyce was unable to attend Maitland LC, but received a standing ovation at Cessnock LC. Thank you Joyce!
@NSWJustice @Volunteers_NSW
https://t.co/J7OeDr4gS0

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Saturday 3 Dec is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). The IDRS Making Rights Real Group and friends decided that this would be the perfect day to be heard. Feel free to share their voices!
#MakingRightsReal #Inclusion #IDPwD #Advocacy
https://t.co/AXqdjaaOJy

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

JAS is recruiting a Program Director!

IDRS is looking for an experienced service manager who will bring a passion for justice, plus strong leadership and service management skills to the position of Program Director of the JAS.

Link & contact info👇
https://t.co/9ASPCQvLCJ

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

One of our amazing JAS volunteers, Bruce McDermaid, just won the adult Orana 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award and then the overall Orana 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year! Congratulations Bruce, so well deserved @CIDvoice @NSWJustice @Volunteers_NSW @facsnsw #NSWVolunteerAwards

[Centre4Volunteering @Volunteers_NSW]

Team #Orana was on show today for the 2021 #NSWVolunteerAwards. Congrats to all nominees and our award winners. Read now: https://t.co/b2mCydlrs2
@AlisterHenskens @DubboCouncil @MarkCoultonMP @DugaldSaunders @narromine @IDRS_NSW @rotarydownunder @Rotary

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/YCXdTCcF0H

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Happy National Volunteer Week!
The JAS Team would like to stop and say a HUGE THANK YOU to all JAS Volunteers. The dedication and commitment you have for our clients is invaluable. YOU are priceless! A collage representing some of our volunteers has been created to celebrate🥳

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

This week is National Volunteer Week! Which means it's the perfect opportunity to shout out to all our wonderful volunteers across NSW. We appreciate everything you do and the hours you put in supporting our clients in their most difficult times. Thank you!

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

It was great to meet Mr Stephen Bali MP @NSWLabor for Blacktown visiting the JAS Blacktown office this week. MP Bali met our great Justice Advocates to hear about the work JAS performs across all of NSW 24/7
#JusticeMatters #nswpol #DisabilityRights @JailingsFailing @CIDvoice

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Great research by @UNSW @3DN_UNSW that indicates a separation between prisoners with ID and support services, which could help reduce reoffending. This is the vital work that @The_JAS_ performs all across NSW regional and urban areas.
#JusticeMatters @JailingsFailing @CIDvoice

[Intellectual Disability Health @nceidh]

Our research today https://t.co/kJeDSGa4Kg shows 4.3% of those in NSW adult custody have #intellectualdisability; 52% are Indigenous Australians. Need court diversion and better supports for ppl with ID @MarkSpeakman @GladysB @JailingisFailing @IDRS_NSW @CIDvoice? We think so.

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Sign the petition to keep this critical service. Our funding ends on 30 June 2021. Help people with a disability live to their potential instead of seeing them go to jail and locking them away. https://t.co/He6en266VD

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Our Education team delivers training to organisations working with people with cognitive impairment who are involved in the criminal justice system. Training Manager Matt & Educator Sonja trained officers from the Police Transport Command this week.

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

The JAS operates across all of NSW. Great to see PRIME7 News Wagga interview our JAS Team Leader Tanya Jones and highlight the vital service we provide that is at risk of losing funding.
#JusticeMatters #Wagga #DisabilityRights
@CIDvoice
https://t.co/HhKNbrj5a4 via @YouTube

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Thanks for your support @maxblackhole truly appreciate it! #JusticeMatters #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate
@CIDvoice @EveryAustralian @JailingsFailing

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[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

All the @The_JAS_ #Volunteers and #JusticeAdvocates love the #therapydogs when supporting People with cognitive impairment at Courts all across Regional NSW. @MarkSpeakman sure got an unexpected slurp of approval! 🐶🐶🐶
@GuideDogsAUS #dogsoftwitter #Labrador #DisabilityJustice

[Mark Speakman @MarkSpeakman]

🐾 Checkers the court #therapydog gives me the slurp of approval. 🐾

#dogsoftwitter

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

Very proud of Tanya & the team in Wagga Wagga. Justice for vulnerable: Wagga court advocate's essential mission https://t.co/mC3DAsftdN via @DailyAdvertiser

[Justice Advocacy Service @The_JAS_]

JAS Volunteer Sue at Armidale Court House. Volunteers support justice and walk alongside people with cognitive impairment. Watch JAS Volunteer Peter talk about why he volunteers https://t.co/UEPcxfHi7G