Legal and justice information
Preventing or reporting crime
In this section you can read about evidence-based policies and programs to prevent crime and reduce re-offending. You can also find out what you can do to avert crime at a personal, community and statewide level.
Consumer rights and protection
Learn about your rights when buying a product or service, including repairs, replacements and refunds, product safety, warranties and guarantees.
Going to court and mediation
Find out what to expect if you go to court, serve jury service or how to resolve a dispute outside of court through mediation.
Recent legal and justice publications
Factsheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 June 2024
This factsheet provides information about Youth Justice New South Wales Remand Intervention and Bail Services.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 2 May 2024
This policy provides a framework for Youth Justice NSW to appoint and manage convenors. It ensures convenors have the appropriate qualifications, training and support to deliver high quality conferences.
Guide
Department of Communities and Justice | 15 January 2024
The purpose of this guide is to provide clear and practical information about the Sober Driver Program.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 30 April 2023
This policy provides employees with an understanding and framework for working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual young people.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 25 August 2022
This procedure contains instructions and templates for employees and young people to use when a young person enters a Youth Justice Centre.