homelessness

Archive of posts tagged 'homelessness'

Access to Justice / Statutory review of the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 (NSW)

The NSW Department of Justice is currently conducting a statutory review of the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 (NSW). ...

3 Aug 2016

Homelessness / Social housing in NSW - more than a roof over our heads

This submission is in response to the discussion paper released by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services in...

25 Feb 2015

News / NSW Law Reform Commission - Parole Question Papers 4-5

The NSW Law Reform Commission has been asked to review the mechanisms and processes for considering and determining parole. This...

2 Jan 2014

Homelessness / NSW Law Reform Commission - Encouraging appropriate early guilty pleas: models for discussion

This submission responds to the NSW Law Reform Commission Consultation Paper 15: – Encouraging appropriate early guilty pleas. This submission...

2 Jan 2014

Homelessness / NSW Law Reform Commission - Parole Question Papers 1-3

The NSW Law Reform Commission has been asked to review the mechanisms and processes for considering and determining parole. This...

1 Nov 2013

Homelessness / Sentencing contradictions:

This discussion paper looks at the interrelationship between mental illness, homelessness and criminal offending, and considers alternative strategies in responding...

16 Oct 2013

Homelessness / Skating on thin ice:

This discussion paper looks at the close relationship between homelessness and mental illness, and considers alternative strategies to respond to...

16 Oct 2013

Homelessness / Beyond the prison gates.

In 2012 the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service and StreetCare undertook a consultation project exploring the experiences and difficulties faced by...

22 Aug 2013

Access to Justice / Value of a justice reinvestment approach to criminal justice in Australia:

This submission focuses on the need to ensure the diversion of people who are homeless, those with a mental illness...

11 Apr 2013

Homelessness / Submission in response to Ombudsman NSW Issues Paper: Summary Offences Act 1988 Section 9: Continuation of intoxicated and disorderly behaviour following move on direction

This submission states that HPLS remains concerned that the amendments to theSummary Offences Act 1988 have the potential to have a impact on...

7 Mar 2013

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