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In February we brought you the story of 15-year-old Mia, who was facing several criminal charges while living in residential care. Mia’s charges were recently dismissed after all parties adhered to the new framework to reduce criminalisation of young people in residential care.
Your rights if the police want to take your fingerprints or take samples from your body for testing, such as saliva or blood.
Violent behaviour is an offence and can carry very serious penalties.
Information for young people about your rights when dealing with police, including special conditions for people under 18 about things like fingerprinting and being questioned by police.
A duty lawyer has linked a young woman with anger management counselling and a mentoring program to help address the problems which got her in trouble with the law.
A young girl in residential care found herself in conflict with older teenagers. See why her mood spiralled, the fallout, and how she got to a better place.
There are laws about the age at which young people can have sex, having sex with someone against their will, and taking and sending sexual images of young people.
Jon was born with multiple difficulties, including autism, an intellectual disability and ADHD. From an early age, he displayed a range of challenging behaviours. Read Jon's story.
Information about theft and property damage offences, and possible penalties.
Tamara’s parents separated when she was very young, following a history of family violence and substance abuse. Read Tamara's story.