Youth justice

Find out what your rights are as a young offender and what you can be charged with or what you can do as a parent or guardian.

Call 000 if you are in immediate danger

Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 (1800RESPECT)

Link2home Homelessness ‍1800 152 152

Child Protection Helpline ‍‍13 2111

MensLine 1300 789 978

Youth justice information

Youth Justice NSW centres
Rights in custody if you are under 18 years old
Victims register
Victims Services
Bail Assistance Line
Youth justice conferences
Community services
Youth on Track
Minimum legal age requirements in NSW
What happens at the Children's Court
Making a police missing person's report
Child protection
Children's Court assistance scheme
Apprehended violence orders (AVO)
Driving penalties, demerits and enforcement orders

Information for parents and guardians

If the police question your child
If the police arrest your child
If your child is charged
If you or your child needs legal advice
My child is going to court
What penalty can the court give my child?
My child is on bail

Related information

Youth

Find information about leaving school, moving out of home, learning to drive, jobs and training. Find youth support services for mental health, relationships and sexuality issues.