Launch of Tasmanian Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan

An action plan to progress youth justice reform over the next 12 months has been launched this week by the Tasmanian Government.

The Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan 2024-25 outlines the actions and approach the Tasmanian Government will take to advance a number of Commission of Inquiry recommendations that align with the Youth Justice Blueprint 2024-2034.

Minister for Children and Youth Roger Jaensch says the action plan focuses on immediate and short-term priorities to progress crucial infrastructure, prevention and diversion activities, and support therapeutic practice to advance reform across the youth justice system, with  many of the actions already underway.

Five actions form the foundation of the plan, which will deliver an integrated and connected youth justice system and improve outcomes for children and young people.

• Action 1: finalise and commence implementation of a youth justice model of care.
• Action 2: implement a range of early intervention, prevention and diversion programs and options.
• Action 3: implement a range of assisted bail and transition from detention options.
• Action 4: develop a Tasmanian Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.
• Action 5: design and construct a new Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility.

Download the Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan here.

Read the Ministers Media Release here