Every child deserves the chance to learn from their mistakes in a safe and supported way. The medical evidence is clear – children who are arrested by police, sent to court or locked away, are more likely to develop mental illness, disengage from school, become homeless and even die prematurely.
Consumer Affairs Victoria recorded 31 reports of rental scams last financial year and said some scammers were showing renters properties they had no right to rent out. In other instances, people are asked to hand over rent and bonds for properties they have never inspected. Scamwatch has reported a 56% increase in rental scams in 2020.
Migrant workers are denied equitable access to justice due to structural impediments such as language, economic, and legal barriers. Unless significant policy change is implemented, migrant workers protection will remain inadequate.
The Integrated Services for Survivor Advocacy (ISSA) partnership supports victims/survivors to recover from sexual assault and/or family violence by supporting them to navigate the legal system.
Family violence has been labelled a ‘major health and welfare issue’ in Australia before the COVID-19 pandemic. Family violence figures in Australia indicate that one in every six Australian women has faced physical violence.
Dealing with mental health issues can be a very isolating experience. It is crucial to recognise the root causes and contributors to mental illness and support individuals in recovery from mental health problems.
Our work in this space confirms what research has found- that it is common for survivors of sexual violence to delay reporting their experience- sometimes for many years. This includes reporting to the police or telling family and friends.
Cannabis use is most frequently associated with criminal law, but it is important to recognise that it intersects with many other areas of law that can impact our lives. For example, family law, child protection, crimes compensation, social security and even migration law.
This article was compiled from writings by students from Monash Faculty of Law undertaking a Professional Practice Unit at SMLS. “It is not safe to live with mum and
Understanding your rights at work SMLS was recently funded by the City of Greater Dandenong to create some resources to help people with limited English