Yousef’s story illustrates why young people from diverse cultural backgrounds are overrepresented in the youth justice system.
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“Not everyone who does something wrong needs to go to jail”
Yousef was only 14 when he was forced into youth detention. Now, he is struggling to rebuild his life on the outside.
“Access to affordable and safe housing is the greatest challenge”
Michelle Ackerman, Head of Youth Support Services, speaks to the current state of youth homelessness in Australia.
More than a pipe dream: How university became a reality for Shah Alif
When family difficulties prevented Shah Alif from accessing further education, he found support through a Youth Off The Streets scholarship.
Choosing alternative schooling: a mother’s story
Simona* shares how alternative schooling at Youth Off The Streets improved her daughter’s academic performance and mental health.
“I am proud to be a student at Bowen College”
Elodie explains how Youth Off The Streets’ alternative schools helped her overcome personal challenges and achieve her goals.