Raise The Age NSW: A human rights and homelessness issue - The criminalisation of children in NSW

Raise The Age NSW: A human rights and homelessness issue The criminalisation of children in NSW In NSW, and throughout Australia, a child as young as 10 can be arrested, remanded in custody, convicted and held in detention, under the Children (Criminal Proceedings Act)1987. [...] The bill sought to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 and ensure that children under the age of 16 cannot be detained or imprisoned. [...] Children and young people in the justice system are more likely to become homeless, and children and young people who experience homelessness are more likely to become involved with the justice system. [...] The voices of children Children and young people’s voices and stories must be at the heart of change. [...] Call to action: Join the Raise The Rate NSW campaign The Raise The Age NSW campaign is calling on the NSW Government to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 and help to bring about positive change for kids and communities.