All Queenslanders deserve to be safe in their homes, workplaces and communities. Tackling youth offending helps people feel safer.
Queenslanders also want children and young people to be brought up safe and well in their families so they can achieve their full potential and contribute as respectful, law abiding citizens.
The Queensland Government is committed to reforming the youth justice system to make our communities safer and reduce youth crime in Queensland.
Through these reforms, we aim to:
Since 2015, we have made significant reforms to Queensland’s youth justice system. We are continuing to change the story for young people, but we cannot do this alone. It requires a fundamental shift in the way government, non-government and community organisations work together to support Queensland families, deter young people from committing crime and help them change their own story.
We are changing the story for Youth Justice and for young people around the state.
Youth Justice has undergone a number of reforms both within the community and detention to provide improved outcomes and services to children and young people in the youth justice system.
The Youth Justice Strategy Action Plan sets out the practical steps to implement the Youth Justice Strategy and change the story for young people.
Read updates about the progression of the project to move 17-year-olds out of adult prison and into the youth detention system.
The Independent Review into Youth Detention took place in 2016. The Review examined the practices, policies and programs of Queensland's youth detention centres, and made 83 recommendations to the Queensland Government.
Information about changes to the Youth Justice Act.
Youth Justice has developed a framework for practice to guide the way we work.
About the new West Moreton Youth Detention Centre being built in Queensland.
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