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
Ministerial media release
15 May 2024
The NSW Government will today introduce legislation modelled on Queensland’s ‘Jack’s Law’ which will give Police powers to “wand” or “scan” people for knives without a warrant in designated areas.
Ministerial media release
Strengthening the justice system to better protect domestic and family violence victim survivors
14 May 2024
Ministerial media release
New measures to get knives off the street and boost community safety
7 May 2024
Ministerial media release
$230 million to improve NSW domestic violence prevention and support
6 May 2024
Recent legal and justice publications
Youth Justice NSW | 2 May 2024
Sober Driver Program guide for magistrates, legal practitioners and police prosecutors
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