This Ministerial media release refers to the expansion of the Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) Program to additional locations across the state.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Minister for Youth Justice, Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) program expanded in NSW to strengthen community safety (Media Release, 1 November 2024)

The policing of public places has been shown to affect Aboriginal people, particularly those experiencing homelessness, at higher rates. Increased visibility in public areas, social disadvantage, and the use of broad police powers like ‘move on’ directions contribute to more frequent interactions between Aboriginal people and police.

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Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Minister for Youth Justice, Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) program expanded in NSW to strengthen community safety (Media Release, 1 November 2024)

Policing public places