Youth Bail Response Program
The Bail Response Program supports youne people aged 10-17 years who are on police and/or court bail (including those on Conditional Bail Program and those subject to Electronic Monitoring Device and are not eligible for Staying on Track.
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The service can also support young people who are not on bail but are involved in the youth justice system and/ or committed or are alleged to have committed an offence.
About our service
A focus on keeping young people out of prison to ensure positive long-term life improvements in a young person’s life, assist in the transition of re-entry into society as well as reducing the chances of re-offending.
Our approach
Staff work closely with the young person and other stakeholders, such as police, magistrates, youth justice and the family unit to address the underlying issues that may have contributed to the young person committing a crime and to address these issues and concerns while on bail.
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We assist the young person to access suitable and safe housing, advocate for their return to school, if relevant, source education, training or employment, provide resources and supplies that they may need to achieve success on bail, for example, textbooks, food, gym membership and so on.
Refer to service
Families, courts, lawyers, police, youth justice and community services can refer the young person with their consent. The young person can ask for help; if under the age of consent, parental consent will be required.
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To find out more about this unique program, contact our office on 1300 707 655 and ask to speak to one of our Bail Response Program Staff.
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Funding Acknowledgement
This program is funded by the Queensland Government's Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support
