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About CJSN Priority Issues Useful Contacts |
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What is the CJSN?
The Criminal Justice Support Network (CJSN) is a service of the Intellectual Disability Rights Service Inc. (IDRS) that provides volunteer support workers for people with an intellectual disability who are in contact with the criminal justice system. A support worker is allocated to a person with an intellectual disability seeking assistance at police interviews, courts and related legal appointments whether they are victims, witnesses, suspects or defendants. Trained support workers are available in targeted areas: Sydney, Southern NSW and the Hunter region. 24 hour State-wide ServiceIn addition to website information and targeted one on one support, the CJSN also provides a 24 hour phone service. This phone service is also for people with an intellectual Disability and their carers in regions outside of the target areas. Education and TrainingThe CJSN provides education and training to staff in the criminal justice system, including police and court workers, lawyers and service agency workers, carers and people with an intellectual disability. Resources and PublicationsThe CJSN will develop a number of resources and publications for people with an intellectual disability and those who support them, including family and carers, lawyers, agencies and criminal justice system staff, such as court staff and police. IDRS has a useful list of resources on a range of topics. Be involved - become a volunteerThe CJSN has regular orientation and training sessions for people who are interested in becoming a support worker for the CJSN. Volunteers can be trained to provide support at court and at police interviews. Contact CJSNFor further information email cjsn@idrs.org.au or phone (02) 9318 0144 for further information. |
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