KWM Podcasts

Rethinking youth justice, building better futures

Young people are often at the centre of public debate about crime, but the debates rarely reflect the complexities of the issue. In this episode, host Clem Johnson speaks with Tim Solomon from Berry Street Yooralla and Travis Toemoe, partner at Mallesons, about their experiences working with young people. They explore the role of trauma, poverty, and disadvantage in shaping young people’s experiences, why punitive approaches are not effective, and how restorative practice, early intervention ...