by admin | Dec 12, 2024 | Media Release
A statement by Debbie Kilroy, CEO of Sisters Inside: ‘Today is a dark day in Queensland’s history as we bear witness to legislation purporting to make Queensland safer pass through our parliament. This legislation will target some of the most vulnerable children in... by admin | Nov 27, 2024 | Media Release
Sisters Inside strongly opposes the Queensland LNP Government’s ‘Adult crime, Adult time’ legislation, set to be rushed through Parliament this week. This punitive policy is a dangerous step backward that targets Aboriginal children and other vulnerable young people... by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | Media Release
The recent announcement by the LNP to establish so-called ‘Circuit Breaker Sentencing’ facilities, dressed up as a solution to youth crime, is nothing more than a blatant political ploy to exploit children and young people for votes. ‘These facilities,... by admin | Oct 8, 2024 | Media Release
Sisters Inside is horrified by the LNP’s latest announcement of “nine early intervention residential programs”, including a $50 million “Regional Reset Program” that aims to provide 24/7 intensive intervention for so-called “troubled” youth. ‘The suggestion that... by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Media Release
Over the next two days, Sisters Inside will be in Townsville Women’s Prison, facilitating training sessions for approximately 50 incarcerated women. ‘‘Navigating the criminal legal system can be incredibly complex, especially for those without formal training or...