There’s a rich vein of artistic talent to be found in Albany Regional Prison. That’s evident in the brilliant colours on show in a one-of-a-kind exhibition of prisoner art at Albany’s Vancouver Arts Centre. More: shorturl.at/35y0k

See the action from a live training event in which a mock prison disturbance tested the emergency response skills of personnel from the Department of Justice and @WA_Police More info: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

Attorney General John Quigley has passed judgment on the 2024 Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards. Find all the winners here shorturl.at/BOJfW

Helping the homeless made Street Law Centre WA one of the deserving winners in the Attorney General’s Community Law Awards last year. To nominate a lawyer or organisation for the 2024 Awards, go here: justice.wa.gov.au/lawaward

Rappers Flewnt, @Optamus and Rush have helped Banksia Hill’s young people find their voices, encouraging them to write, record and now release their own music! 👏 @Drapht and INKABEE joined the crew for a high-powered launch of Banksia Beats Vol 2. wa.gov.au/government/announc…

Commissioner for Victims of Crime Kati Kraszlan has published a compelling report outlining justice reforms to confront the pattern of family and domestic violence behaviours known as coercive control. Read it here: victimsofcrime.wa.gov.au/

It’s been 10 years since WA’s first Commissioner for Victims of Crime was appointed. Commissioners Jennifer Hoffman (right) and Kati Kraszlan have driven law reforms, managed essential services and given victim-survivors the reassurance they need. More: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

The Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy supports place-based programs and initiatives across the Kimberley aimed at reducing offending by Aboriginal youths and improving their wellbeing. WATCH: the fantastic work being done by Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation.

WATCH: The Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee met with community organisations and justice officials in Kununurra and Wyndham to get a community perspective on justice issues. More: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

The Links program in the Perth Children’s Court has been providing mental health support to young people for a decade now. The program provides advice, assessment or assistance to vulnerable youths. More: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

The multi-agency team behind Start Court – a ground-breaking program that supports offenders with mental health issues - have celebrated its 10th anniversary. More: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

Six leaders within WA’s prison system have been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Pictured (l-r): Sharon Turner; Jason Barnett; Christine Ginbey; Kerri Bishop; Alan Watkins and Wendy Duguid. More info here: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

The Leave Safe Stay Safe pilot that starts today in two WA prisons will give women prisoners support, advice and a ‘clean’ smartphone to avoid the pitfalls of family and domestic violence when they’re released. Read more: wa.gov.au/government/announc…

A restored memorial that honours the Forgotten Australians - children who were harmed in institutional care – has returned to public view. Care leavers unveiled the ‘Unfolding Lives’ sculpture in a moving ceremony at the Perth Cultural Centre today. wa.gov.au/government/announc…

Former top public servant Tim Marney has been appointed to bring in a new model of care at Banksia Hill Detention Centre that he developed. The ex-Mental Health Commissioner and Under Treasurer will help effect long-term changes in youth detention. wa.gov.au/government/announc…

Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward and Lizzie Marrkilyi Ellis are the newest Aboriginal advisers to the Department of Justice. The Senior Elders bring to the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee specialist knowledge of education, language and culture of the remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

How do you define consent? That’s one of the questions being asked under a review of WA’s sexual offence laws. The Law Reform Commission is considering potential reforms to update these laws. For more information and to make a submission justice.wa.gov.au/lrcwa-proj…

A ground-breaking program for young people in detention has been recognised in national awards. The Department of Justice-@dfes_wa Youth in Emergency Services (YES) program at Banksia Hill Detention Centre was highly commended in the Resilient Australia Awards. #awards 👏👏

The WA Government has for 30 years been helping victims of crime with end-to-end services. Teresa and Anne are at the forefront with Department of Justice colleagues helping people cope with the pain and trauma that crime causes. wa.gov.au/government/announc…