Crime and nourishment: the Koori court giving help and hope to traumatised kids
Support and appropriate punishment can go hand in hand for children who are ready to make changes, magistrate Sue Duncombe says
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Whether they are guilty of car theft, home invasion or shoplifting, every child who appears before Sue Duncombe at the New South Wales youth Koori court has their sentence deferred.
The child will be given an opportunity to show the court what happens when – often for the first time in their lives – they are given support, which can include rehabilitation, cultural engagement, education and healthcare.
Law (Australia) | The Guardian
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