State health minister says justification for the walkout doesn’t ‘add up’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will put $23m toward a new early intervention trial for young men and boys against domestic violence, asking organisations nationwide to create new programs for those at risk of committing violence.Aimed at boys aged 12 to 18 with adverse childhood experiences or at risk of using violence, the program is meant to assist in recovery, help them avoid committing violence, and build evidence bases on how to deal with young men. The social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, said this morning it would include counselling, mentoring, safety plans and case management.Supporting children and young people as victim-survivors in their own right and addressing the impacts of developmental trauma to help healing and recovery will help break future cycles of violence.There are currently only limited and inconsistent services available across Australia that specifically support children and young people who have experienced violence and are themselves using or at risk of using violence and this trial will help address this gap. Continue reading…
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Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2024-09-23 21:03:48
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