Safe Aboriginal Youth Program (2010)

Description

Developed by New South Wales (NSW) Government to reduce the rate of juvenile offending, the Safe Aboriginal youth (SAY) program provides two different youth support options, implemented by non-government organisations and operating in 11 NSW communities. The SAY patrol model provides a safe transport and outreach service for young people who are on the streets late at night. The SAY activity model provides supervised recreational and structured activities and access to food.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

Aboriginal Programs Unit
Locked Bag 5111
Parramatta NSW 2124
Ph: (02) 8688 3277
Fax: (02) 8688 9627
Email: cpd_unit@agd.nsw.gov.au

Links

• View resource: Safe Aboriginal Youth Program [fact sheet] (PDF - 1.4 MB)
• View information: Crime Prevention Division programs
• View website: Crime Prevention Division, NSW Department of Justice and Attorney General

Related program(s)

• Safe Aboriginal youth (SAY) program

  The Safe Aboriginal youth (SAY) program provides two different youth support options, a Safe Aboriginal youth patrol and a Safe Aboriginal youth activity program.

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