Tag: Restorative Justice
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Surge in Expulsions in Victoria Targets One Group of Students, Sparking Debate
Overview: A Alarming Rise in Expulsions Across Victoria, education officials are reporting a notable uptick in student expulsions, with early data pointing to a surge within a specific student group. The pattern has drawn attention from educators, parents, and advocates who worry that expulsions may disrupt schooling, widen achievement gaps, and undermine long-term student outcomes.…
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Change is Possible: Catapang Tells Inmates the Past Does Not Define Their Future
Introduction: A Message of Hope from BuCor In a bid to shift the mindset of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. delivered a powerful message: the past does not define the future. This straightforward, hopeful assertion is part of a broader effort to emphasize rehabilitation over…
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Victoria at a Crossroads: How to Address Youth Crime Without Hurting Friends and Family
Victoria’s Rising Youth Crime: What We Know Victoria is facing a critical debate: how to reduce youth crime without compromising the safety and wellbeing of communities, families, and offenders themselves. In the 12 months leading up to June 2025, Victoria recorded a rise in criminal incidents, underscoring the pressure on streets, courts, and community services.…
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Tayler Hazell’s Case: Restorative Justice Approach in Hit-and-Run
Understanding the Incident In a shocking event that has left the St Edmund’s College community reeling, Tayler Hazell was involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in serious injuries to two students. Reports indicate that Hazell was driving recklessly when he struck the young individuals, leading to an immediate outcry and concern for their well-being. The…
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Tayler Hazell’s Hit-and-Run Case: A Call for Restorative Justice
Introduction The case of Tayler Hazell has drawn significant attention following a hit-and-run incident that left two students from St Edmund’s College seriously injured. In a moment of recklessness that changed lives forever, Hazell’s actions on that fateful day have led to a critical discussion around restorative justice and its implications in such cases. Incident…
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Tayler Hazell’s Hit-and-Run Incident: A Call for Restorative Justice
Overview of the Incident Tayler Hazell has been referred for restorative justice after a troubling hit-and-run incident that occurred near St Edmund’s College. The incident involved a vehicle striking two students, resulting in serious injuries that have raised significant concerns in the community. The Incident Details On the fateful day, Hazell allegedly drove off after…