People with lived experience have a role in shaping reform but calls for tougher penalties ultimately don’t help victims
giving voice to victim-survivors with lived experience of justice responsesgiving voice to those with experiences of justice system responses as an alleged offender
Just as it’s important to hear the voices of those with lived experience, it’s vital we also heed the advice of those with academic, policy and/or legal expertise. The only way to reduce crime is through evidence-based primary prevention, early interventions and therapeutic responses – ie rehabilitation – because the vast majority of young offenders are victim-survivors of childhood trauma.
Politicians and media outlets have a responsibility to educate the public, including victims of crime, on the effectiveness of different interventions. By promoting tougher penalties, we create a false sense of security in a community that does not understand the limitations of punitive responses.We also distract from the needs of victims of crime.
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