This knowledge exchange event, titled, 'Would a Public Health Model Approach Effectively Respond to Youth Involvement in Violence in Victoria?' has been organised by Hannah Klose and Dr. Faith Gordon from the International Youth Justice Network at Monash University and is being hosted by the Victorian Commission for Children and Young People. The event seeks to bring together those working in the area of youth justice, policy and practice in Victoria to discuss the ongoing concerns surrounding young people in the justice system.

The event will consist of a series of short research presentations and a panel session, followed by a Q&A session.

10:00am - 10:10am - Event opened by Liana Buchanan, Commissioner for Children and Young People in Victoria

10:10am - 10:20am - What is a Public Health Model Approach: International Perspectives - Dr. Faith Gordon, Monash University

10:20am - 10:40am - Would a Public Health Model Approach Effectively Respond to Youth Involvement in Violence in Victoria? (Findings from research) - Hannah Klose, Monash University

10:40am - 10:55am - Panel Reflections

Panel Participants:

Dr. Shelley Turner – Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Youth Justice and Social Work, Monash University

Jacynta Krakouer – Noongar Aboriginal Lecturer, PhD Candidate & Researcher in the Department of Social Work at the University of Melbourne

Luke Rycken - Policy Manager at YACVIC & Editor at the Monash University Law Review

10:55am - 11:10am - Question and Answer

11:10am - 11:15am - Formal Close of Event by Liana Buchanan

11:15am - Refreshments provided/networking opportunity