The Result
Funded by a general grant from the Victorian Law Foundation, Gateway LLEN partnered with Victoria Police to create an early-intervention, youth friendly resource which focuses on Victorian legal issues for young people aged between 12-16. The resource, IMPACT, consists of five short videos and written materials to guide discussions and activities and is accompanied by a legal information guide and a list of localised youth support providers (take home information). The resource assists participants to identify associated situational factors such as negative peer associations, notoriety, substance abuse, social media platforms, choices, and responsibility. Collectively, the resource contains the elements of prosocial engagement, restorative practice, identification of underlying issues and how to access youth support pathways.