HSC Legal Studies Incursion - Legal Aid Young People/Police Powers

A solicitor from Legal Aid Community Legal Education will run a workshop that is based on the syllabus outcomes for HSC Legal Studies.

Students will receive a practical understanding of the Children's Criminal Law jurisdiction (the criminal jurisdiction of the Children's Court, diversionary and sentencing options and current issues in the youth justice system) along with utilising a short film and role play scenarios to explore police powers and responsibilities, especially in public spaces.

The workshop also and considers strategies that can improve interactions between young people and police in public spaces.