Kids Need Care, Not Cages

Tell the Victorian Government: No Adult Prison Sentences for Children

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What's Happening?

The Allan Labor government has proposed "adult crime, adult time" laws that would mean adult prison sentences for children as young as 14.

These laws are set to be pushed through Parliament imminently.

Why This Matters

This legislation will disproportionately hurt First Nations kids
Prison is traumatising and keeps children from their culture, family, and education
Kids in prison are more likely to re-offend
The government plans $727m on new prisons vs only $135m on intervention programs

The Evidence

Criminalised young people are significantly more likely to have a disability
Victoria Police are more likely to use force against Aboriginal people and people from migrant backgrounds
Supporting young people with families, communities, and education breaks the cycle

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Hi [Name],

I'm emailing about the Allan Labor government's proposed "adult crime, adult time" laws, to urge you to oppose them.

These laws are racist and go against decades of evidence about how to stop young people re-offending. They also won't improve community safety - which the Allan government knows. These laws are a proposal designed to try to win votes ahead of an election at the expense of some of our most vulnerable kids.

Prison is traumatising: it further disadvantages children, keeps them away from their culture, family, community and education. We know that kids are significantly more likely to stay involved in the criminal justice system if they are sent to prison.

I urge you to oppose this harmful legislation and instead support evidence-based approaches that actually help young people and keep our community safe.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,
[Your name]