Program format
The program is based on an integrated model of service. The Family Violence Lawyer and Youth Family Violence Practitioner work together with the young person to identify and respond to their legal and non-legal needs.
Program components
Lawyer can provide:
Youth Family Violence Practitioner can provide:
Evaluation
Program is currently being evaluated by the Centre for Innovative Justice
Service area
Inner Melbourne and Western region (LGAs covered: Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Hobson’s Bay, Moonee Valley, Wyndham, Brimbank)
Eligibility
Referrals
Youthlaw encourage referrals from:
How to refer: Young person can contact Youthlaw directly on 9113 9500 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. External referrals can email through details of the young person, including any relevant family violence risk assessments and Intervention Orders (if applicable) to: [email protected]
Further reading