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Youth crime prevention and rehabilitation programs underway
The first regional stakeholder information sessions have started today for two critical government youth crime fighting programs, Regional Reset and Staying on Track, delivering on a key commitment from the government's 100 Day Plan.
The government will hold 12 sessions across the State to inform stakeholders as the first stage of the tender process for the early intervention and rehabilitation programs.
Both programs are key pillars of the Government's Making Our Community Safer Plan and part of the Fresh Start Queenslanders voted for.
The Staying on Track program will deliver a 12-month rehabilitation program post-detention for youth, including at least 6 months' intensive support to reintegrate them into the community and prevent them from falling into a cycle of repeat crime, driving down the state's 91% recidivism rate.
The Regional Reset program will deliver nine early intervention residential programs with a one to three week 'reset' for those demonstrating high-risk behaviours including substance abuse, aggression, or truancy, providing youth with the skills to divert from crime before they become serious repeat offenders.
Premier David Crisafulli said The Regional Reset and Staying on Track programs would help break the cycle of crime.
“These new programs are about pushing the reset button on young lives and providing them with the life skills, education, and support to turn towards a brighter future,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Early intervention isn't a one size fits all, but Regional Reset will extend a helping hand to troubled kids and pull them off the trajectory they're currently on.
“While it will take time to break the cycle of crime, Staying on Track will deliver critical rehabilitation after detention, turning kids away from crime and reverting to their old ways.
“With early intervention and rehabilitation we can start to turn the tide on youth crime and start to make our community safer.”
The Regional Reset Program will be delivered in the following regions:
- Far North Queensland
- North Queensland
- Central Queensland
- Gold Coast-Logan
- Ipswich-Darling Downs
- Brisbane