NSW Juvenile Justice policy review

Terms of reference - review of NSW broader strategic Juvenile Justice policy in NSW

To identify emerging issues and trends in juvenile justice and offending in NSW that adversely impact State Plan goals and outcomes.
To evaluate the impact of existing government legislation, policy and practice to develop recommendations to Government on appropriate reform to laws, policies & programs to assist achieving the Government’s commitment to reducing juvenile re-offending.
To advise on strategies for dealing effectively with offending young persons taking into account relevant national and international research & reports and their application to a NSW context.
To advise on effective partnerships and strategies with other government agencies and communities to assist in the continuum of services for young people in the juvenile justice system to achieve a reduction in young offending, particularly Indigenous offenders.
To provide advice on the cost benefits of various strategies to both Juvenile Justice and the Government, using available research and data.
To provide advice on future policy, programs, practices of juvenile justice in NSW (including monitoring and evaluation of these) within available resources & with particular reference to vulnerable groups of young people including Indigenous youth, young women & culturally diverse groups.