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
21 June 2024
The first fully paid class of police recruits will be sworn into the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) today and will start duties at their new home stations next week.
Ministerial media release
Tough new Industrial Manslaughter laws send strong message on importance of worker safety in NSW
20 June 2024
Ministerial media release
Judge Michael Allen named new Chief Magistrate of NSW Local Court
19 June 2024
Ministerial media release
Building Safer Communities and Getting Young People Back on Track
18 June 2024
Recent legal and justice publications
Youth Justice NSW | 11 June 2024
Conferencing Convenor Management Manual
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
Working with LGBTQIA+ Young People Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 30 April 2023
Admissions CIMS Checklist
Youth Justice NSW | 25 August 2022