New Education Program Aims to Reduce Reoffending and Boost Skills for Young Offenders
Source: NSW. Minister for Juvenile Justice. Media Release.
"A new partnership between the NSW Government and TAFE gives young offenders better access to education and reduces the risk of reoffending, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Graham West. The Youth Pathways to Education, Employment and Training program, facilitated by TAFE Outreach and the Department of Juvenile Justice, held a graduation in Petersham to recognise nine students who successfully completed the course, adding to the 39 young people already graduated since the program’s pilot launch in June 2007. Mr West said the Youth Pathways to Education, Employment and Training program helps young people reduce their risk of re-offending through positive engagement and participation in education, creating a pathway for future employment."