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.
Youth Justice
Youth Justice NSW is a free service that helps young people and their families understand the justice system. Youth Justice can answer questions about the law and provide the support young people need to get back on track.
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.
Latest legal and justice updates
Media release
28 March 2024
Sydney barrister Rashelle Seiden SC has been appointed a judge of the District Court of NSW, as well as a Deputy President and head of the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division and the Occupational Division of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal of NSW (NCAT).
Media release
NSW Government to begin public consultations on Compulsory Land Acquisitions review
22 March 2024
Recent legal and justice publications
Department of Communities and Justice | 15 January 2024
Youth Justice Remand Intervention and Bail Services Factsheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 May 2023
Working with LGBTQIA+ Young People Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 30 April 2023
Guidelines for the provision of assistance after leaving out-of-home care
Department of Communities and Justice | 15 February 2023
Admissions CIMS Checklist
Youth Justice NSW | 25 August 2022