Mission Australia

1. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that in the six months following their referral to the program offence rates among participants were cut by more than half. “Serious offences – such as assault – were reduced by close to two-thirds.  ...

2. Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... living conditions, malnutrition and poor personal hygiene and dental health; more frequent chronic physical and mental health problems; and are at a greater risk of trauma from assault than other homeless ...

3. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... assault, both prior to and after becoming homeless, than other young people; and that sexual identity is a factor in causing some young people to become homeless (eg: as a result of family conflict).” ...

4. New program to protect homeless young women from sexual assault, other harm
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... how to minimise their risk of sexual assault, of getting caught up in criminal behaviour or of harming themselves. A major step in the Equip program is also to help encourage them to report sexual assault ...