Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Justice Principle
5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Justice Principle
For the purposes of the Act, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Youth Justice Principle is as follows:
that, in acknowledging the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander communities, the individual cultural identity of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander youths be recognised and their beliefs and practices be supported, respected and valued;
that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths will be supported to uphold their cultural responsibilities and have access to, and participation in, cultural ceremonies, funerals and cultural practices, relevant to their individual cultural identity;
that assessment, case planning and decision‑making in respect of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander youth includes consultation with relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or organisations to assist the youth;
that, where it is appropriate to do so, the identified family, significant person and community of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander youth are participants in assessment, case planning and decision‑making for the youth;
that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths are provided with programs, services and supports that have regard to their age, maturity and individual cultural identity;
that the assessment of appropriate accommodation in a training centre will consider the individual cultural identity of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander youths;
that, where necessary, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths will be provided with interpreters and, where possible, translated documents;
that the particular health, education and wellbeing needs of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths are considered and, where practicable, met;
that officers of the Department actively participate in cultural training and demonstrate culturally respectful engagement;
that the Department actively recruits and supports the retention of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
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