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Should a criminal record stop you getting a job?

26 Apr 2012

Job seeking, among other issues, can be a major obstacle for people who have a criminal record. The Commission has received 68 complaints over the recent years from people reporting employment discrimination due to their criminal record. The complaints received by the Commission indicates that discrimination against people with a criminal record is greatly misunderstood by both employers and those with the criminal record.

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Queensland still locks up children in adult prisons

03 Apr 2012

Queensland is the only state that still locks up 17 year olds in adult prisons. 20 years ago the Government promised to stop this practice, yet it still continues.

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Enhancing employment of Indigenous Australians after imprisonment

28 Mar 2012

There are many known barriers to employment success and achieved sustained employment. The resource sheet 'Strategies to enhance employment of Indigenous ex-offenders after release from correctional institutions' produced for the Close the Gap clearinghouse, discusses a holistic approach to employment assistance.

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Alternatives to costly and inneffective jails

14 Mar 2012

Prison overcrowding claims and concerns over a blowout in prison budgets reopens the debate on whether jail is the most effective deterrent. The state's Sentencing Advisory Council does not believe it is the answer and that there are other alternatives.

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Solving the Jigsaw: Violence Prevention Training 2012

Date: 03 May 2012

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Location: QLD, NSW, Victoria

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